These Air Fryer Pizza Stuffed Chicken Breasts are cheesy and loaded with flavor! The chicken breasts are filled with mozzarella, pepperoni, and pizza sauce, then air fried to perfection. A quick and easy lunch or dinner idea that even picky eaters will love!
Looking for more easy air fryer chicken recipes? Try my air fryer brown sugar chicken thighs or frozen chicken tenderloins recipe next!
Recipe Video:
Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- This air fryer chicken breast recipe is quick and easy. Everything can be made within 30 minutes! It's so much faster than using the oven.
- Can be made for an easy lunch or the perfect dinner idea for busy weekdays.
- This chicken breast recipe is simple, has no breading, and packed with tons of flavor!
Q&A:
You can use toothpicks to bind the chicken together to keep as much cheese in as possible.
According to the USDA, chicken should be cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
What To Serve With Pizza Stuffed Chicken Breasts?
This chicken goes great paired with a side salad or one of these other delicious air fryer side dishes:
- Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle Cut Fries
- Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans Recipe
- Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Air Fryer Green Beans with Bacon
- Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
- Air Fryer Cheesy Crescent Rolls
Equipment Needed:
- Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- Olive Oil - Used to coat the chicken breast so that it doesn’t dry out while cooking in the air fryer.
- Chicken Breast - Needs to be boneless and skinless.
- Pizza Sauce - Use your favorite store-bought brand.
- Pepperoni Slices
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Seasonings: Italian Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes
Air Fryer Instructions:
1. Pat the outside of the chicken breast dry with a paper towel.
2. Hold one piece of chicken with the palm of your hand and with a sharp knife, slice it horizontally, but don’t cut it all the way through.
3. Turn the chicken over and rub with olive oil. Then add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Repeat with the remaining 2 chicken breasts.
4. Stuff chicken with pizza sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and red pepper flakes.
5. Close the chicken and secure the outer edge with toothpicks.
6. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 18 minutes.
7. Add the chicken breasts to the air fryer and cook for 15 to 18 minutes until the chicken is done and has reached internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (per USDA recommendations).
8. Once done, remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks. Then enjoy!
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
- Try adding in your favorite pizza toppings, like black olives, onions, or sautéed mushrooms.
- Turkey pepperoni or ham can be used instead of regular pepperoni if preferred.
Storage And Reheating Instructions:
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 365 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 2-3 minutes until warm throughout.
Pro Tips:
- Cooking time varies depending on the size and type of chicken breast used. My chicken breast were about 1.5 inches thick.
- The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart.
- Use chicken breasts that are all around the same size so they cook evenly.
- Wet the toothpicks before use. I found this makes it easier to remove them after cooking the chicken breast.
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Easy Air Fryer Pizza Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts boneless skinless
- 3 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 9 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions:
- Pat the outside of the chicken breast dry with a paper towel.
- Hold one piece of chicken with the palm of your hand and with a sharp knife, slice it horizontally, but don’t cut it all the way through.
- Turn the chicken over and rub with olive oil. Then add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Repeat with the remaining 2 chicken breasts (see my post above for pictures on how to cut the chicken or watch my video).
- Stuff chicken with pizza sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and red pepper flakes.
- Close the chicken and secure the outer edge with toothpicks.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 18 minutes.
- Add the chicken breasts to the air fryer and cook for 15 to 18 minutes until the chicken is done and has reached internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (per USDA recommendations).
- Once done, remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks. Then enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 365 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 2-3 minutes until warm throughout.
- Cooking time varies depending on the size and type of chicken breast used. My chicken breast were about 1.5 inches thick.
- The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart.
- Use chicken breasts that are all around the same size so they cook evenly.
- Wet the toothpicks before use. I found this makes it easier to remove them after cooking the chicken breast.
Questions and Comments