What matters
Even thin cutlets matter more than a very dark ham crust.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer saltimbocca-style chicken
Air fryer saltimbocca-style chicken with thin cured ham and sage. Flat cutlets cook without stuffing and get a little lemon butter at the end.
Total time
35 min
Calories
254 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Thin chicken with ham on top
Four flat pieces make two meat servings without sides. This everyday adaptation uses chicken instead of veal and dried sage. Lay ham on top rather than wrapping a thick meat roll.
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Recipe
Air fryer saltimbocca-style chicken
Air fryer saltimbocca-style chicken with thin cured ham and sage. Flat cutlets cook without stuffing and get a little lemon butter at the end.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Cut chicken into four flat cutlets and pound between film to about 7 mm. Discard film. Season with pepper and a light sprinkling of the measured sage. Do not wash raw poultry. Clean hands and utensils after handling raw meat.
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2
Fill and assemble
Brush thinly with oil and press a suitable thin ham slice onto each piece. Do not leave ham edges hanging loose. Add no unsecured sage leaves or wooden skewers.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Cook ham-side up with gaps for about 12 minutes at 180 °C. Do not stack; allow extra batches for a small basket. Measure inside chicken, not just the hot ham surface. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; continue cooking if needed.
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4
Check and serve
Soften butter in a warm bowl and mix with lemon juice. Spoon over cooked chicken. Taste before adding any salt, as cured ham is already salty.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer saltimbocca-style chicken
Serving guidance
Sides and extra salt are not included in the ingredient calculation.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Use equally thin turkey cutlets and cook fully through.
Add lemon zest to butter instead of extra juice over raw meat.
Nutrition per serving
254kcal
0.3 gCarbohydrates
40.7 gProtein
9.8 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer saltimbocca-style chicken
No, it is an adapted chicken version without wine sauce and with dried sage.
Here it is pressed flat. Loose light pieces and unapproved wooden skewers should not enter the airflow.
Very thin ends cook sooner. Pound evenly and avoid extra cooking once safely done.
The cured ham already seasons strongly. Taste after cooking rather than oversalting beforehand.
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