Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Breasts
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Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Breasts
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šš Learn how to make perfectly "fried" chicken in your air fryer! Deliciously crispy on the outside while staying juicy, tender, and moist on the interior. EASY, ready in 15 minutes, and perfect for busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table FAST!
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Ingredients
- 2 large thick boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced in halve lengthwise (to create 4 thinner-cut breast filets; or 4 smaller breasts)*
- Ā½ cup ll-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat a large air fryer (or similar brand and model) to 375F.
- In a shallow dish or bowl, add the flour, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and stir to combine; set aside.
- To a separate medium bowl, add the eggs and whisk to combine; set aside.
- To a separate shallow bowl or dish, add the panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge two of the chicken breast filets in the flour mixture, dip through the eggs, and then press into the panko making sure it adheres well.
- Spray the basket of your air fryer with olive oil cooking spray (or use an olive oil mister), add the 2 breasts, and spray each of them on their exposed surface.
- Close the lid and air fry the chicken for 6 minutes.
- Open the machine, flip the chicken over using tongs, spray the exposed surface with olive oil cooking spray, cover, and cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until done. Chicken is done when the internal temp reaches 165F. Tips - I pull my chicken out at 155 to 160F because the internal temp will continue to rise due to carryover cooking, even out of or off the heat source. If you are unsure and can't "tell" when chicken is done by a visual once-over, avoid guessing and use a digital cooking thermometer.
- Repeat steps 5 through 8 with the two remaining breast filets.
- After chicken has been air fried, allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into it so the natural juices stay inside. Serve with a salad, vegetables, rice, potatoes, Beurre Blanc sauce, or your favorite side or sauce. Chicken will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months. Note that leftover chicken will not retain the same crispy fried texture that is has when it's hot and fresh.
Notes
- *You can useĀ any size chicken breastsĀ you want for crispy air fryer chicken but cooking time will vary depending on size. I tend to useĀ large chicken breastsĀ that I get from the butcher and thenĀ slice them in half lengthwise, creating two thinner filets.
- I cookĀ medium-sized chicken breast filetsĀ for aboutĀ 12 to 14 minutes total, flipping onceĀ midway through.Ā
- Smaller breasts will cook in about 10 minutesĀ total whereasĀ larger or thicker breasts will require more time, approximately 12 to 16 minutes.
- Chicken is considered done when it reaches 165F. However the internal temperature will continue to rise as it rests so I take my chicken out when itās 155 to 160F.
- I prefer to useĀ boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you can experiment with thighs and with skin-on chicken.Ā
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
519kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
1202mg
(50%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 519 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 519kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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