Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Polpettone

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Polpettone

45 mins
easy
4 servings

A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken polpettone, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe uses an air fryer for a crispy exterior and juicy interior.

Air Fryer RecipesItalian CuisineVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Air Fryer
  • Food Processor
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 300.00 gBoneless, skinless chicken breast(Cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 250.00 gPart-skim ricotta cheese(Adds creaminess)
  • 1.00 eachEgg(Binds the mixture)
  • 60.00 gParmesan cheese(Grated)
  • 25.00 gPanko breadcrumbs(For a crispy exterior)
  • 1.00 mediumLemon zest(Adds brightness)
  • 2.00 tbspFresh parsley(Chopped)
  • 50.00 gBlack olives(Halved)
  • 1.00 tspSmoked paprika(Adds depth of flavor)
  • 1.00 tspSalt(To taste)
  • 1.00 tspBlack pepper(To taste)

Instructions

1

Combine chicken, ricotta, egg, parmesan, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, parsley, and olives in a food processor.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Pulse until a sticky mixture forms.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Shape the mixture into a log on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Wrap each log tightly with slices of smoked paprika.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

6

Place the polpettone in the air fryer basket.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

8

Let cool slightly before slicing.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes