Air Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Roll-Ups
Air Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Roll-Ups – This cozy low-carb air fryer recipe features tender pieces of chicken stuffed with rich cream cheese and scallions, rolled in everything bagel seasoning, then air fried to crunchy, juicy, and delicious perfection!
Delicious Inspiration from SkinnyTaste
Today I’m sharing this crisp juicy cheese-stuffed air fryer chicken recipe in celebration of my friend Gina’s latest book, the SkinnyTaste One & Done Cookbook. Her 3rd New York Times #1 Best-Selling Cookbook is packed with 140 no-fuss dinners made with your: Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Sheet Pan, Skillet, or Dutch Oven for easy cooking and clean up!
To celebrate the release of her cookbook, Gina invited a group of buddies for a fabulous glamping trip to Ithaca, New York. Many of us had never been to the Finger Lakes region of New York. We were surprised by the natural beauty and vast array of things to do in Ithaca. And absolutely loved our stay at Firelight Camps, a unique destination combining traditional camping with elements of luxury.
Our Three Days In Ithaca Included:
- Hiking the Buttermilk Falls Trail
- Visiting gorges and waterfalls with Experience The Finger Lakes Tours
- Sipping artisanal sparkling ciders at Finger Lakes Cider House
- Cheese-tasting at Lively Run Dairy
- Wine-tasting at Sheldrake Point Winery (Where I found the first Chardonnay I’ve ever liked!)
- Sitting around the fire, roasting marshmallows, and giggling at Firelight Camps
- Experiencing an entire menu of fresh healthy comfort food from SkinnyTaste One & Done Cookbook
If you’ve never visited Ithaca, New York I suggest you add it to your bucket list. Check out Visit Ithaca to see what else the Finger Lakes area has to offer!
Bloggers in photo below: SkinnyTaste, Lexi’s Clean Kitchen, Inspiralized, Recipe Girl, Foodie Crush, I Am Baker, Reluctant Entertainer, Elise Bauer, Grandbaby Cakes, Two Peas & Their Pod, Me.
Why We Love This Air Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Roll-Ups Recipe
But I digress… Of all the tantalizing health-minded recipes in Gina’s new cookbook, I was most excited to try her “Everything (But The) Bagel Chicken Roll-Ups” coated in crunchy golden everything bagel seasoning…
I loved the idea of using this seasoning to both flavor the chicken, and create a crunchy low-carb crust. Gina is brilliant!
This simple Air Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Roll-Ups recipe is an absolute winner. It’s bold, comforting, light on the hips, yet easy to make. In fact, every recipe I’ve tried from SkinnyTaste One & Done has been a huge hit in our household.
If you are looking for holiday gift ideas this season, Gina’s new cookbook would make any cook smile!
Ingredients You Need
- Everything bagel seasoning – see note below for a homemade blend
- Sesame seeds – white or black
- Large egg whites – use the yolks to make Vietnamese egg coffee or the best homemade vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream cheese – regular or low fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- Reduced-fat cheddar cheese – shredded
- Scallions – chopped
- Chicken breast cutlets – thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Baby spinach – chopped
- Olive oil spray – for spraying the roll-ups before air frying
How to Make Everything Bagel Seasoning –
No Everything? No worries! Make a simple substitution at home using a handful of ingredients. Combine the following in a small bowl or sealable container:
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 2 tablespoons dried minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
How to Make Everything Bagel Chicken Roll-Ups
- Do your prep work first! Gather all of the ingredients. Stir together the bagel seasoning and sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Place the egg whites in another bowl.
- Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Make the filling by combining the softened cream cheese, cheddar, and green onions in a small bowl.
- Place the chicken cutlets on a cutting board. Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture on each cutlet, then put 1 tablespoon spinach leaves in the center of each. Roll up the chicken and place the seam side down.
Pro Tip: You can use toothpicks to keep the stuffed pieces of chicken rolled. And yes, go ahead and air fry the roll-ups with the toothpicks inserted. Just be sure to remove them before serving!
- Next, dredge each roll-up in the egg whites, then in the seasoning mixture. Shake off any excess seasonings as you go. Coat only a few at a time, just enough to fit in the air fryer basket without them touching.
- Working in batches, place a few of the roll-ups in the air fryer basket and spray the tops with oil. Cook for 15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp on the outside and cooked through in the center.
Transfer the roll-ups to a plate and serve warm!
Get the Complete (Printable!) Air Fried Everything Bagel Chicken Roll-Ups Recipe Below. Enjoy!
Everything But the Bagel Chicken Recipe Tips
- Look for really skinny chicken cutlets. They should be about 4 ounces each. If you can’t find them precut, buy a 2 pound 4-pack of chicken breasts and carefully slice each breast into 2 cutlets and flatten to 1/2 inch with a meat mallet.
- “Everything Bagel” seasoning in popping up in grocery stores all over the country. If you can’t find it, I include Gina’s instructions for how to mix up a batch of EBS yourself in the recipe card below.
- It’s best to prep and set out all the ingredients before starting. That way, you can make a little assembly line for filling and coating the chicken.
- Don’t be tempted to add more cheese than listed in the recipe. These proportions not only keep the recipe light, they keep the filling from running out on the sides.
- Work in batches to cook only 3 to 4 cream cheese chicken roll-ups in the air fryer at once. You do not want the pieces to overlap or touch! They need a bit of space around them to allow the hot air to evenly circulate and get the exterior crispy.
- I made this dish in both the air fryer and in the oven. Both methods work well! The air fryer does create a crispier golden exterior. However, in the oven you can cook the chicken all at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is! Classic EB seasoning is made only with dried seasonings and seeds, and no gluten whatsoever.
Preheat a conventional oven to 425 degrees. Meanwhile, prep the chicken per the original recipe.
Place each coated chicken roll on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25 minutes, until the meat is cooked and juicy.
Let leftovers cool completely before transferring the chicken to an airtight container. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Looking for More Stuffed Chicken Recipes? Be Sure to Also Try:
- Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken
- Confetti Quinoa Stuffed Chicken
- Guacamole Stuffed Chicken
- Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells
- Roasted Pepper Stuffed Chicken Breast by Cooktoria
Get the Complete (Printable!) Air Fried Everything Bagel Chicken Roll-Ups Recipe Below. Enjoy!
Check the printable recipe card below for the nutrition facts including calories, protein, sodium, and calcium percentages.
Air Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Roll-Ups
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup “everything” bagel seasoning
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese (3 ounces)
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 8 chicken breast cutlets, thin-sliced (4 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup chopped baby spinach
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine the bagel seasoning and sesame seeds. Place the egg whites in another bowl.
- Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar, and scallions.
- Place the chicken cutlets on a cutting board. Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on each cutlet, then put 1 tablespoon spinach leaves in the center of each. Roll up the chicken and place seam side down.
- Dredge each roll-up in the egg whites, then in the seasoning mixture, shaking off any excess as you go.
- Transfer in batches to the air fryer basket and spray the tops with oil. Cook for 15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp on the outside and cooked through in the center.
- Transfer the roll-ups to a plate and serve.
Really appreciate it
My 13 year old son made these for us. They were a hit with the whole family of 6! Thank you for a delicious and simple recipe that is definitely 5 Star!
What a fun idea! I LOVE this seasoning, but haven’t used it on chicken yet. Definitely trying this!
What a grea idea to use the Everything Bagel seasoning for this! Sounds amazing!
Yum! I’m trying this! I have only used my air fryer a couple of times!
What a fun trip and this recipe needs to happen SOON!
Oh! I can’t wait to try this chicken! I need this book!
These are so good. Love Gina’s book!
These sound delicious! I’m so thankful I have a couple jars in my pantry!!
This chicken recipe looks delish! And your trip looks so fun! I used to live in NY and people would rave about its beauty there all the time. And Gina sounds lovely to have started this retreat. Can’t wait to see her other recipes in the book!
Everything bagels are my favorite so this chicken is a hit!