🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
🥩 4 large chicken breasts – sliced ¾ through and pounded flat
🧀 8 slices mozzarella cheese
🌽 1 cup canned corn, drained
🧄 1 tbsp minced garlic
🌶 4 oz green chilis
🧀 8 oz cream cheese (room temp is best)
🧀 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
🌿 ¼ cup chopped cilantro
🧂 ½ tsp salt
🧂 ½ tsp pepper
🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour
🥚 2 eggs, well beaten
🍞 2 cups breadcrumbs
🍗 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔥 1. Preheat the Air Fryer
Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it heat while you prep the chicken rolls.
🧀 2. Make the Creamy Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine:
- Cream cheese
- Minced garlic
- Green chilis
- Mexican cheese blend
- Cilantro
- Salt & pepper
Mix until smooth and well blended. This is your flavor-packed filling! 😋
🐔 3. Stuff the Chicken
- Lay each pounded chicken breast flat.
- Place 2 slices of mozzarella in the center.
- Spoon a generous amount of the cream cheese filling on top.
- Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks, if needed.
🧂 4. Coat the Rolls
Dredge each roll in this order:
1️⃣ Flour
2️⃣ Beaten eggs
3️⃣ Breadcrumbs (press gently to help it stick)
Make sure the rolls are fully coated for that golden, crispy crust! ✨
🍽 5. Air Fry to Perfection
- Arrange the chicken rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer (don’t crowd them).
- Air fry for 18–20 minutes, or until the internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rolls should be golden brown and crispy on the outside. 🔥
🌿 6. Serve & Garnish
Carefully remove the toothpicks.
Serve warm and garnish with extra cilantro if you’d like a pop of color and freshness! 🌿💚
🧾 Nutrition Information (Per Serving — Based on 4 Servings)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~480 |
| Protein | ~40g |
| Fat | ~26g |
| Carbohydrates | ~22g |
| Fiber | ~2g |
| Sugar | ~3g |
| Sodium | ~650mg |
✅ Final Thoughts
This cheesy, spicy, creamy chicken roll-up is the ultimate comfort food made effortlessly in the air fryer. 💫 Whether you’re hosting friends or just spicing up your weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.