Description
Welcome to our kitchen! Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of air frying with a recipe that combines all the deliciousness of crispy chicken without the extra calories from deep-frying. If you’re a fan of easy, quick, and healthy meals, then thisCrispy Chicken Breast in Air Fryeris the perfect choice for you. With just a teaspoon of oil, you’ll get golden, crispy chicken that’s moist and tender on the inside—exactly what you’d expect from your favorite fried chicken spot but without the guilt.
Ingredients
- For the bread coating:
- Optional substitutions:
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken breasts into even-sized fillets or cutlets. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the thicker parts to ensure even cooking. This is important for getting that crispy, uniform texture.
- In a bowl, mix together the oil, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken fillets evenly with this mixture. The oil helps the coating stick while also ensuring the chicken gets that golden, crispy finish in the air fryer.
- In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, basil, salt, and chili powder. Mix well to create the seasoned breading mixture.
- Place each chicken fillet in the breading mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres. Flip and coat the other side as well.
- Place the coated chicken fillets in the air fryer basket, making sure they’re not touching. Set the air fryer to 200°C (390°F) and cook for 8-9 minutes. Flip the fillets halfway through and cook for an additional 4 minutes, or until the chicken is crispy and fully cooked through.
Notes
For extra crispiness, usepanko breadcrumbsinstead of regular breadcrumbs.
Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for an hour before coating for a juicier texture.
To avoid overcrowding, cook the chicken in batches if necessary. Overcrowding the basket can result in uneven cooking.