If you are a non-veg lover and want to try something unique and mouth-watering, give Chicken Kiev in the air fryer a shot. This heavenly dish is stuffed chicken breast with garlic, butter, and herbs, and a crispy breadcrumb outside. Occasionally the Chicken Kiev is deep fried and then baked but now it’s time to say goodbye to the traditional cooking method and try making Chicken Kiev in air fryer with our recipe.
Air frying Chicken Kiev is healthier than deep frying it in excess oil. Let’s start with the recipe of crunchy finger-licking Chicken Kiev in air fryer and see how the air fryer keeps the chicken juicy and tender.
Chicken Kiev In Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp softened butter
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp paprika
- Ground black pepper as per taste
- 1 cup All purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 4 Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Instructions
Preparing the Air Fryer
- Remove the tray and basket from the air fryer and clean it with warm water and dish liquid to ensure that there will be no residue left from the previous food cooking.
- Now wipe the interior with a clean cloth or sponge to make sure that the basket and tray are completely dry.
- Put the completely dry basket and tray back into the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer which ensures that the chicken will cook perfectly with texture and crunchiness.
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic butter for stuffing. For garlic butter, just mix the butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a bowl. Divide and shape the garlic butter into small balls and freeze until it becomes solid.
- Cut the breast into a perfect butterfly by putting the chicken breast on a cutting board. Cut from the center horizontally by keeping the knife parallel to the cutting board making sure that the breast keeps intact from one side.
- Now season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper according to your taste. This seasoning will amplify the flavor.
- Place the spoonful of garlic butter on one side of the breast and spread it evenly. Carefully fold the other side over it. Gently press the sides to ensure sealing and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl and set aside. Now take breadcrumbs and flour in separate bowls.
- Dip the chicken in flour, then in the eggs, and lastly coat it with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer up to 350 Fahrenheit.
- Spray some cooking oil on the bread crumbs-coated chicken.
- Place the chicken in the preheated air fryer basket.
- Cook the chicken for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Chicken Kiev is ready to serve.
Notes
- If you love crunchiness in a dish, then double coat the Chicken Kiev. Dip the Kiev in flour then in beaten eggs, shake it to remove excess, then coat it with bread crumbs. Repeat the process to achieve the extra crunch.
- Make sure that the Chicken Kiev is perfectly placed in the basket with enough space between them. This will ensure that the air fryer’s hot air circulates evenly and you will get to enjoy deliciously crunchy Chicken Kiev.
- To ensure that the chicken is perfectly cooked, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer which should be 74 Celsius or 165 Fahrenheit.
- Carefully remove the toothpick from the chicken to avoid the leaking of garlic butter.
Serving Options
Are you out of options, what to serve with the Chicken Kiev? I have some amazing options that you can serve with your freshly prepared Chicken Kiev in air fryer.
- Serve creamy mashed potatoes with any chicken dish. It complements the flavors well.
- Pair the Chicken Kiev with well-seasoned roasted vegetables in olive oil and herbs.
- For a healthy option, you can serve steamed green beans, which also enhance the flavor and pop the dish with an amazing green color.
- Pilaf rice will be the perfect option as it has a mild flavor and amazing texture.
Nutritional Value
Total Calories: 589 kcal
Carbohydrates: 64 g
Protein: 37 g
Fat: 20 g
Saturated fat: 9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3 g
Monounsaturated fat: 5 g
Trans fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 184 mg
Sodium: 649 g
Potassium: 605 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 4 g
Vitamin C: 4 mg
Vitamin A: 670 IU
Calcium: 129 mg
Iron:6 mg
FAQs
How long does a Kiev take in the air fryer?
Cooking Chicken Kiev in air fryer does not take longer than 20 to 25 minutes. Keep the air fryer’s temperature at 200 Celsius and take the chicken out when perfectly cooked.
Can you put tin foil in an air fryer?
You can put a foil in an air fryer but take a few precautionary measures for your safety. The foil should not cover the basket from the corners and it should not be touching the heating element of the air fryer.
Chicken Kiev in air fryer is healthier, more convenient, and crunchier. If you follow our recipe you can make perfectly cooked flavorsome Chicken Kiev and each bite will make that crunch sound making you crave for more. Follow our recipe and make restaurant-style Chicken Kiev in air fryer anytime at home without any assistance.
