Best 4 Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast Recipes
**Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast: A Crispy, Healthy Twist on a Classic**
Craving that crispy, golden-brown fried chicken without the guilt? Look no further than air fryer breaded chicken breast! This innovative cooking method uses hot air to achieve a perfectly crispy exterior and juicy, tender interior, all while reducing fat and calories. Our collection of air fryer breaded chicken breast recipes offers a variety of flavors and styles to satisfy every palate. From classic Southern-style fried chicken to spicy buffalo chicken and everything in between, these recipes are sure to become your go-to for a quick and satisfying meal. So, get ready to enjoy the deliciousness of fried chicken without the added guilt - let's dive into these air fryer breaded chicken breast recipes!
BREADED AIR FRYER CHICKEN
This Breaded Air Fryer Chicken is a healthier alternative to fried chicken. It's made with less oil, so it has less fat/calories but is still juicy & tender
Provided by Yumna Jawad
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with oregano, paprika and garlic powder until well combined.
- Spray the chicken with cooking spray, then dredge in the breadcrumbs mixture. Shake off excess breading. Repeat for the remaining chicken.
- Spray the air fryer pan with cooking spray. Then spray the outside of the breaded chicken with cooking spray, if desired. Place the chicken in the basket of the air fryer, without over crowding the pan. You may need to work in batches.
- Cook 5 minutes. Turn chicken and spray with additional cooking spray; cook until chicken is golden brown, about 4-7 more minutes. Cook time will depend on the size and thickness of your chicken breasts.
- Remove and enjoy immediately with a side salad, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 246 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
15 MINUTE CRISPY AIR FRYER BREADED CHICKEN BREAST
This Crispy Air-Fryer Chicken Breast is such an easy meal you can have ready in 15 minutes. Tender, protein-rich chicken breast coated in an incredibly flavorful parmesan breadcrumb mixture, then air-fried to crispy, juicy perfection with no oil at all. A healthy chicken recipe you must try!
Provided by Amy
Categories Healthy Dinner Ideas
Time 16m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prep the chicken. Dry the chicken by patting it dry with a clean paper towel then slice it in half lengthwise. This is easy to do with a sharp kitchen knife.
- Make the coating mixture. Crack the eggs into a medium shallow bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper and lightly whisk until the yolks are broken down and the mixture is nice and bright yellow. Pour the breadcrumbs into a separate shallow bowl and add more flavor by mixing in 1/4 cup of shredded parmesan cheese and some dried parsley, which is optional but will add more flavor to the chicken. You can also buy parmesan and herb breadcrumbs that are already seasoned.
- Coat the chicken breast. Dredge each piece of chicken in the egg mixture then in the breadcrumbs mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs into the chicken to get it all nice and coated. Place the breaded chicken breasts onto a clean plate.
- Preheat the air-fryer and cook. Preheat the air-fryer to 390 degrees F. Once it is ready, spray the basket with olive oil spray. Generously spray each piece of chicken as well. Place two pieces of chicken at a time (or however many you can fit in your air fryer in a single layer.) into the air-fryer basket, close and cook for 11 minutes, turning the chicken over halfway through the cooking time. Continue until all of the chicken is cooked. Air-fryers may vary. See notes section for what brand I used for this recipe
- Slice and serve. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking then sprinkle it with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon for more flavor. Slice it on a bias and serve with your favorite salad or healthy side dish.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 168 calories, Sugar 1.8 g, Sodium 242.7 mg, Fat 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11.5 g, Cholesterol 108.5 mg
JUICY PARMESAN-BREADED AIR FRYER CHICKEN BREASTS
Juicy and extra crispy chicken breast made quickly in an air fryer.
Provided by Christy Liebowitz Sorden
Categories Fried Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place beaten egg in a shallow bowl, add flour to another bowl. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, flax seed meal, lemon zest, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into flour, then egg, and lastly bread crumb mixture, fully coating the chicken on both sides. Set coated chicken breasts into an air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might need to cook them in batches.
- Set the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook chicken breasts for 10 minutes. Turn and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. The coating should be golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 166.7 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 48.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 604.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
EASY AIR-FRIED CHICKEN BREAST
Easy air fryer chicken recipe for one that can easily be scaled up for more people.
Provided by Anonymous
Time 28m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).
- Brush both sides of the chicken breast with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on one side. Set chicken breast, seasoned side down, into the air fryer basket and sprinkle the other side with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Air-fry for 9 minutes, flip, and cook until chicken breast is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 9 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Transfer chicken breast onto a plate and loosely cover with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 418.2 mg
Tips:
- Use thin chicken breasts: This will help them cook evenly in the air fryer.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness: This will also help them cook evenly.
- Use a light touch when breading the chicken: Too much breading will make the chicken greasy.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket: Leave some space between the chicken breasts so that they can cook evenly.
- Cook the chicken breasts at a high temperature: This will help them get crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
- Flip the chicken breasts halfway through cooking: This will help them cook evenly.
- Serve the chicken breasts immediately: They are best when they are hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Air fryer breaded chicken breasts are a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. They are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Serve them with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or a side salad.
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