Description
Delicious, crispy bites of seasoned chicken filled with Swiss cheese and smoked ham, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup smoked ham, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes
- Cooking spray
- (Optional for coating) Extra Panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped ham, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, and eggs. Mix well.
- Gradually mix in the Panko bread crumbs until the mixture holds together well.
- Take small portions of the chicken mixture and shape it around each Swiss cheese cube, forming 2-inch balls.
- For extra crispiness, roll each bite in additional Panko bread crumbs.
- Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for a few minutes.
- Place the bites in the air fryer basket without touching. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway and spraying again until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
For best flavor and texture, avoid overmixing the meat. For lighter bites, you can use ground turkey. Adjust seasonings and cheese types based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 160mg