Air-Fryer Italian Mozzarella Chicken Melts

AF-200 Crew Recipe

Air-Fryer Italian Mozzarella Chicken Melts

Air-fryer italian mozzarella chicken melts with juicy chicken, crispy edges, bold seasoning and easy AF-200 weeknight flavour.

Air-Fryer Italian Mozzarella Chicken Melts
Air-Fryer Italian Mozzarella Chicken Melts preparation stage

You’ll Need

2 large chicken breasts, butterflied
4 slices mozzarella or 120g grated mozzarella
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 crusty bread rolls
2 tbsp tomato sauce or passata

To Finish
Fresh basil
Parmesan shavings

Optional but Dangerous
Pepperoni
Chilli flakes
Garlic mayo

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 190°C.

Brush the chicken with olive oil.

Season with oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Place into the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Air fry at 190°C for 12–14 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden.

During the final 2 minutes, spoon a little tomato sauce over the chicken and top with mozzarella.

Continue cooking until the cheese melts and bubbles.

Warm the bread rolls for 1 minute.

Place the cheesy chicken into the rolls.

Finish with fresh basil and parmesan shavings.

Serve immediately while the cheese is still molten.

Lad Tip: The mozzarella should stretch slightly when you pull the sandwich apart. If it behaves itself and stays neatly in place, you haven't used enough cheese.

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