Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cheese and Apple Recipe
This Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe features juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a delicious combination of sliced apples and melted cheese. Seasoned with a flavorful blend of onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley, then air fried to perfection, this dish is a quick and easy way to enjoy a savory, slightly sweet meal with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3 skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or a spray bottle of oil)
Stuffing
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 4–5 slices cheese (Munster, Cheddar, or Gouda)
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper. This mixture will flavor the chicken inside and out.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle half of the seasoning mixture evenly over the skinless chicken breasts, ensuring both sides are coated for maximum flavor.
- Initial air frying: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Brush each piece with olive oil, being careful not to overcrowd the basket. Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 8 minutes to start cooking the chicken.
- Prepare stuffing: While the chicken is cooking, thinly slice the apple and cheese that will be used for stuffing the chicken breasts.
- Create pockets: Remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer and let cool for a few minutes until safe to handle. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff the chicken: Stuff the apple slices and cheese slices into the cut pockets of each chicken breast, distributing the filling evenly among them.
- Finish air frying: Place the stuffed chicken breasts back in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle the remaining seasoning mixture over them. Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for an additional 12 minutes to cook through and melt the cheese.
- Check doneness: Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F (74°C), which is safe for consumption. If needed, cook for a few more minutes until this temperature is achieved.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking and browning.
- Use a sharp knife to create a deep pocket in the chicken without puncturing through the other side.
- Instant-read thermometer is recommended to confirm chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Cheese choices like Munster, Cheddar, or Gouda work well as they melt nicely inside the chicken.
- Adjust apple slices thickness according to preference for texture contrast.
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