Best Air Fryer Pizza Chicken Recipes

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AIR FRYER PIZZA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Stuffed chicken breasts with the goodness of pizza toppings, so delicious you may not even miss the crust.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (6 ounce) chicken breasts
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
ΒΌ cup sliced pepperoni
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons pizza sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut a shallow slice lengthwise down each chicken breast. Fold chicken breasts in half and cut 2 more shallow slices horizontally. The pocket will resemble an upside down "T".
  • Rub each chicken breast with 1 teaspoon oil and season with Italian seasoning and garlic salt.
  • Stuff each chicken breast with 1/2 of the fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, onion, and pizza sauce. Transfer to the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 144.8 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 49.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1718.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

AIR FRYER PIZZA CHICKEN



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The blend of seasonings in Robyn's creative air fryer chicken pizza is spot on. You'll forget you're even eating chicken. It really does taste like pizza... but with a little less guilt. We tested with pepperoni, but add your favorite topping. A super simple dinner recipe.

Provided by Robyn Bruce @Robyn1757

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
garlic powder, to taste
dried Italian seasoning, to taste
ground pepper, to taste
pizza sauce
shredded mozzarella cheese
sliced pepperoni
a spray or two olive oil

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, butterfly the chicken breast and lay it open like a book.
  • Slide the opened chicken breast into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag and zip the bag closed. Pound the chicken breast on both sides of the Ziploc bag until chicken is round and flattened a little with a meat mallet until about 3/4 inch thick. Your flattened chicken should resemble a nice little round pizza crust by now. (It doesn't have to be a perfectly round shape, though.)
  • Line your air fryer pan with a parchment round. Remove chicken from the Ziploc bag and lay the opened, flattened chicken breast on the parchment. Spritz with one or two quick sprays of olive oil and rub the oil across the top of the chicken. Add a few shakes each (to taste) of the garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning, and the pepper.
  • Place pan in air fryer and cook at 356 degrees for 8 minutes. Open air fryer and flip flattened chicken to the other side. Spray one or two sprays of olive oil on this side and spread the oil a little bit using the bottom of a spoon to keep from burning yourself. Place pan back inside air fryer and cook for another 8 minutes at 356 degrees.
  • When done, remove pan from air fryer and spoon desired amount of pizza sauce on top and spread it just as you would a pizza. Next, lay a good sized handful of Mozzarella cheese, and then place several pepperoni slices on top. Now you should have a beautiful personal sized pizza in front of you. Pierce each pepperoni with a toothpick to prevent them from coming off and flying around inside the air fryer. Return pan to air fryer and cook for 5 minutes at 250 degrees, just long enough to melt cheese and heat up the toppings.
  • With great anticipation, remove your Pizza Chicken from air fryer, remove toothpicks, and eat that delicious no-guilt "pizza" until your belly is full and thanking you for a job well done!
  • I made steamed Brussels sprouts as the accompaniment, but spaghetti or spaghetti squash would be a delectable side with this dish. Bon appetit, and you are so welcome!

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