Irresistible Air Fryer Crispy Pesto Chicken Melts in 25 Minutes
A quick and easy air fryer recipe for crispy pesto chicken topped with melted cheese and tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip chicken, spread pesto on top, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese and tomatoes on top and air fry for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh pesto for best flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg