Benefits of making air fryer stuffed chicken breast
This Stuffed Chicken Breast stays very juicy because the filling adds moisture from the inside. Using an means you do not need much oil to get a nice colour on the skin. It takes less time than a traditional oven and is much easier to clean up afterwards.
How to prepare air fryer stuffed chicken breast
Prepare filling: Finely chop the spinach and mince the garlic. Mix the spinach and garlic into the cream cheese in a small bowl. Add a little salt and pepper to the mixture.
Stuff chicken: Cut a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through. Carefully spoon the cheese mixture into the pocket. Use a cocktail stick to hold the opening closed if necessary.
Season meat: Rub the outside of the chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper. This helps the Stuffed Chicken Breast develop a golden colour. Ensure the seasoning is spread evenly over both sides.
Air fry: Place the chicken in the basket and cook at 180C for about 20 minutes. Check the internal temperature reaches 75C with a meat thermometer. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Tips and tricks for air fryer stuffed chicken breast
Try to use chicken breasts of a similar size so they cook at the same speed. You can swap the spinach for sundried tomatoes or mushrooms for a different flavour. Make sure not to overfill the pockets or the cheese might leak out during cooking. Using a meat thermometer is the best way to ensure the Stuffed Chicken Breast is cooked perfectly.
If the chicken is very thick, you might need to add a couple of extra minutes to the cooking time. Always let the meat rest for five minutes after cooking to keep the juices inside.
You can find more inspiration in
air fryer bacon,
air fryer baby potatoes or
air fryer scampi.
