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 gooey and flavorful center, and a crispy coating thanks to corn flakes.
Cooking them in an air fryer makes them light but irresistible… you can’t stop at one!
Pumpkin cordon bleu in the air fryer is the perfect idea to make a simple dinner special.
Crispy, delicious, and with a filling that wins you over from the first bite!
Try them and let me know 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: 4Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 1 boiled potato
- 7.05 oz pumpkin cooked by steaming or baking
- 2 tablespoons grated cheese
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 sprig chopped parsley
- to taste aromatic salt
- 1 egg
- 2 slices cooked ham
- 1 slice cheese
- to taste corn flakes
Tools
- Bowl
- Ladle
- Air fryer
Steps
In a bowl, add the blended pumpkin and potato. Add the egg, grated cheese, aromatic salt, and breadcrumbs crushed with garlic and parsley.
Mix everything well and let rest for 10 minutes.
Take handfuls of the mixture, place half a slice of ham and 1/4 slice of cheese in the center, and close with more mixture.
Repeat the process until the mixture is used up.
Coat the cordon bleu in the corn flakes crushed by hand.
Place them in the air fryer basket, spray a bit of oil, and cook for 10 minutes at 392°F, then turn them over and cook for another 5 minutes at the same temperature.
💡 Recommended variations:
• Replace 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 variations:
• Replace ham with speck or mortadella.
• For a vegetarian version, omit the ham and add a cheese mix.
• Alternative coating with herb breadcrumbs or cornmeal.
