Mexican-Style Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Name: Mexican-Style Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 extra-long toothpicks; 4 teaspoons chili powder, divided; 4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided; 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast; 2 teaspoons chipotle flakes; 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 0.5 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips; 0.5 onion, sliced into thin strips; 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into thin strips; 2 teaspoons corn oil; 0.5 lime, juiced

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Vegetables and spices are rolled up in chicken breasts and air fried for a quick and easy dinner perfect for a busy weeknight. Just over 10 minutes in the air fryer gives you juicy, tender chicken breasts filled with spicy veggies. Serve with fresh pico de gallo and tortillas.

Recipe by Buckwheat Queen

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

4 extra-long toothpicks
4 teaspoons chili powder, divided
4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast
2 teaspoons chipotle flakes
2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
½ onion, sliced into thin strips
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into thin strips
2 teaspoons corn oil
½ lime, juiced

Directions

Place toothpicks in a small bowl and cover with water; let them soak to keep them from burning while cooking.
Mix 2 teaspoons chili powder and 2 teaspoons cumin in a shallow dish.
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place chicken breast on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the middle. Pound each half using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4-inch thick.
Sprinkle each breast half equally with remaining chili powder, remaining cumin, chipotle flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Place 1/2 the bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno in the center of 1 breast half. Roll the chicken from the tapered end upward and use 2 toothpicks to secure. Repeat with other breast, spices, and vegetables and secure with remaining toothpicks. Roll each roll-up in the chili-cumin mixture in the shallow dish while drizzling with olive oil until evenly covered.
Place roll-ups in the air-fryer basket with the toothpick side facing up. Set timer for 6 minutes.
Turn roll-ups over. Continue cooking in the air fryer until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 5 minutes more.
Drizzle lime juice evenly on roll-ups before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

185	Calories
9g	Fat
15g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 185
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 32mg	11%
Sodium 171mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	6%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 53mg	263%
Calcium 98mg	8%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 499mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.