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Crispy air fryer fried chicken breast served with dipping sauce

Crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken Breast

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Enjoy juicy, flavorful, and crispy fried chicken without the guilt thanks to this air fryer recipe. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or plain yogurt) Can substitute with milk and vinegar mix
For the coating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust for spice preference
  • to taste salt and pepper
Miscellaneous
  • to spray cooking spray For air fryer basket

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, soak chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for extra tenderness).
  2. In another bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  3. Set your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Remove chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
  2. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, then place breaded chicken breast in a single layer. Spray tops lightly with cooking spray.
  3. Cook at 380°F (190°C) for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken, spray again, and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Serving
  1. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, return chicken to the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes.

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