Air Fryer Pizza Chicken
gluten free
Cheesy, high protein stuffed pizza chicken made in the air fryer that will be your new favorite weeknight recipe!
I’m always one for a simple meal that nourishing but comforting. It’s kind of my bread-and-butter I would say! But now that I have a baby and am postpartum, I would say it’s even more important to me now more than ever. And what is really topping it all is convenience. Having a nourishing and comforting meal that is convenient for me to make in under 30 minutes is absolutely crucial, especially now that I’m lucky to even have 30 minutes to make dinner!
This Air Fryer Pizza Chicken is exactly this type of recipe. It takes 20 minutes to make, is high in protein, and is so warm and comforting. I make it in the Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer so it takes so much less time to cook, and less overall cleanup which you got to love. And I use a new gadget I’ve been really into since becoming a mom, the Cosori Smart Meat Thermometer. I put the thermometer in the chicken as it cooks and the app on my phone actually alerts me when it is done cooking! It couldn’t be easier if I tried.
Here are the Ingredients for this Air Fryer Pizza Chicken:
Produce - Basil
Protein - Chicken Breast, Pepperoni
Seasonings - Salt, Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes, Oregano, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder
Pantry - Marinara Sauce
Dairy - Mozzarella Cheese
Equipment:
Cosori TurboBlaze 6.0 Quart Air Fryer - This is my favorite air fryer to use and one of my favorite pieces of equipment in my kitchen. It cooks food so quickly with using so minimal oil! The dynamic DC Motor with 5-fan speeds and amazing temperature control cooks food until it’s insanely crispy and fully cooked through in so much less time than the oven! (Use the code CASEY20 to save 20% on the TurboBlaze air fryer).
Cosori Smart Meat Thermometer - I have been loving using this thermometer when I cook meat in the air fryer, or any cooking appliance! It cooks meat with precision through accurate readings, real-time in-app cooking updates, and customizable doneness levels.
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Air Fryer Pizza Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella
- Pepperoni slices
- Fresh Basil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- pinch red pepper flakes
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 400 F for 5 minutes.
- Slice through the center of the chicken breasts longways, but make sure to not slice completely through the chicken to cut it in half. You want it to butter open.
- Season the chicken all over with the olive oil and spices. Open the chicken and spread some marinara inside. Layer the mozzarella and pepperoni slices inside and then close the chicken back up. You shouldn't need a toothpick to keep these together.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket. If using the Cosori Smart Meat Thermometer, place it through the middle of the chicken. Cook at 400 F for 13 minutes or until internal temperature is just under completely cooked (165 F is perfect for chicken).
- Remove the thermometer and add more marinara and mozzarella on top each chicken breast. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, just for the cheese to fully melt.
- Serve chicken with fresh basil on top and enjoy!
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