Breaded Chicken In Air Fryer
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 163kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Tongs
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 Boneless and skinless chicken breasts Large Sliced into thin cutlets
- 1 tbsp Oil olive, vegetable, or canola oil
- ½ cup Dried bread crumbs
- ½ tsp Paprika
- ¼ tsp Dried chili powder
- ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Onion powder
- ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the ChickenBegin the cooking process by slicing the boneless, skinless chicken breast into cutlets. For quicker cooking, slice the chicken into thin strips. Next, drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken, then evenly distribute it with your hands to ensure thorough cooking.
- Preparing the BreadingTake out any semi-shallow dish, and combine breadcrumbs with your chosen seasonings. Common options include paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Remember seasoning is crucial; the seasonings are incorporated into the breading, so skipping this step will result in bland chicken.In addition, if you prefer your chicken spicy, feel free to add extra chili powder or dried chili flakes to the mixture! Then thoroughly mix the coating. Next, put the chicken piece inside the bowl and evenly coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheating and Cooking in the Air FryerBegin by preheating your air fryer to 390°F (200°C). You can switch it on five minutes before cooking to make sure the chicken doesn’t dry out. Once preheated, transfer your coated chicken to the air fryer basket.Moreover, depending on your basket’s size, adjust the number of pieces accordingly. Air fry the chicken for about 12-15 minutes. Around the 8-10 minute mark, carefully open the air fryer basket and flip the chicken to the other side using tongs, as the basket may be hot.Continue air frying for an additional five minutes. The texture of this chicken closely resembles Schnitzel rather than KFC’s fried chicken.Serve this tasty and crispy snack with any sauce you prefer. We all know that chicken compliments a wide variety of side dishes, from salads to steamed or roasted vegetables, potatoes, or rice. So, in the end, the choice is yours.
