Description

This Air Fryer Fried Chicken Breast captures the soul of traditional comfort food while embracing modern, healthier cooking techniques, achieving an iconic golden-brown crust with up to 80% less fat than deep-frying.

Ingredients

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2 Chicken Breasts
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
1/4 cup Cornstarch
1 cup Buttermilk
1 Egg
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp Kosher Salt
1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
Cooking Spray (Olive or Avocado Oil)

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Instructions

Pat the chicken breasts dry and slice them into even-sized cutlets
Set up a dredging station with three bowls: flour mixed with cornstarch and half the spices, buttermilk mixed with egg, and reserved flour with remaining spices
Coat each piece of chicken in the dry mix, then the buttermilk, and finally in the second flour mixture
Let the coated chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes on a wire rack
Preheat the Air Fryer to 390°F (200°C)
Place the chicken in the basket in a single layer and spray with cooking oil
Cook for 8 minutes, flip carefully, spray again, and cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
Allow the chicken to rest for 3 minutes before serving

Notes

Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure proper air circulation and crispiness.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 14 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cutlet
Calories: 285 kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 85mg