Looking for a tasty, original recipe that’s also suitable for kids? Pumpkin cordon bleu with ham and cheese are perfect!
An autumn version of the classic cordon bleu, with a stringy, flavorful heart, and a crispy coating thanks to corn flakes.
Cooking in the air fryer makes them light but irresistible… one leads to another!
Pumpkin cordon bleu in the air fryer is the perfect idea to make a simple dinner special.
Crispy, tasty, with a filling that captures at the first bite!
Try them and tell me how it went, I’m waiting for you in the comments or on Instagram!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 1 boiled potato
- 7 oz steamed or baked pumpkin
- 2 tbsps grated cheese
- 2 tbsps breadcrumbs
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 sprig minced parsley
- as needed aromatic salt
- 1 egg
- 2 slices ham
- 1 slice cheese
- as needed corn flakes
Tools
- Bowl
- Ladle
- Air fryer
Steps
In a bowl, pour the blended pumpkin and potato. Add the egg, grated cheese, aromatic salt, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic and parsley.
Mix well and let rest for 10 minutes.
Take handfuls of mixture, place a half slice of ham and 1/4 slice of cheese in the center, and cover with more mixture.
Repeat the procedure until the mixture is used up.
Roll the cordon bleu in the crushed corn flakes.
Place them in the air fryer basket, spray a little oil, and cook for 10 minutes at 392°F then turn them over and cook for another 5 minutes at 392°F.
💡 Recommended Variants:
• Replace the ham with speck or mortadella.
• For a vegetarian version, omit the ham and add a cheese mix.
• Alternative coating with herb breadcrumbs or cornmeal.
💡 Recommended Variants:
• Replace the ham with speck or mortadella.
• For a vegetarian version, omit the ham and add a cheese mix.
• Alternative coating with herb breadcrumbs or cornmeal.
