Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast

This air fryer breaded chicken breast recipe is so simple yet you get tasty, flavor packed crispy breaded chicken in air fryer that is crunchy on the outer, juicy, and tender on the inside. It is easy and quick to make and from prep to table, it can be ready in under 30 minutes. Let me show you how to make it.

Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast Recipe

If you've been wondering if you can cook breaded chicken in air fryer, the answer is Yes! This air fryer breaded chicken recipe will show you the best way of doing it.

With just a few ingredients that are pantry staples, you will love how easy it is to make this crispy air fryer panko chicken breast from scratch.

Not only is it easy, and requires just a few ingredients, but it is also flavorful, with perfectly cooked moist, tender inside and golden crunchy skin. Every bite is a pleasure!

For this air fryer crispy chicken breast, I have used a combination of breadcrumbs and flour to create breading that sticks with the perfect texture. No buttermilk is needed for making this recipe. I dipped the chicken in egg before the panko mix however, you can make it without using eggs and I have included instructions for that.

This air fried breaded chicken breast recipe is rich in protein and can be served with any side dish of choice.

Related: Air fried chicken drumsticks, Air fryer fried chicken

Ingredients

The detailed ingredient list, measurements, and directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Chicken breast
Breadcrumbs
Flour
Egg
Paprika
Onion granules
Garlic granules
Black pepper
Parsley
Salt

Olive oil

How To Make Breaded Chicken Breast In Air Fryer

Pat the chicken breast dry with kitchen towels

Break the egg in a bowl, add salt and seasoning, then whisk.

Add breadcrumbs, flour, paprika, parsley, onion granules, garlic granules, pepper, and salt to another bowl. Mix till combined.

Dip chicken breast in the egg mixture to coat. If you prefer not to use egg, brush the chicken with olive oil instead.

Coat each chicken in the breadcrumb mix making sure all sides are covered.

Transfer breaded chicken to the air fryer basket in a single layer leaving space in between the chicken fillets.

Spray the top of each chicken fillet with cooking spray.

Air fry at a temperature of 400F/200C for 12-15 minutes. After 8 minutes, gently flip the chicken and continue to cook for 7 minutes depending on the size of the chicken.

It is cooked when the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the inside is tender. The internal temperature when checked with an instant thermometer should be at least 165F.

Frozen Breaded Chicken Breast In Air Fryer

If cooking frozen breaded chicken in air fryer, follow this direction:

Remove all packaging from the chicken.

Arrange chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer leaving space between them.

Set the air fryer to 400F/200C and air fry frozen breaded chicken breast for 12-15 minutes depending on the size and thickness.

When it's golden brown and crispy and the inside tender, bring it out of the air fryer and serve.

The internal temperature when checked with a meat thermometer should be at least 75C/165F.

How Long To Cook Breaded Chicken In Air Fryer

How long to cook breaded chicken breast in air fryer is between 12-15 minutes depending on the size, and thickness of the chicken. The type of air fryer, wattage, and temperature are also important factors that determine the cooking time. Thick fillets will take longer to cook than thinner fillets, and bone-in chicken will also take longer to cook than boneless.

How long to cook frozen breaded chicken breast is 15-18 minutes depending on the thickness and size.

Chicken is cooked when the inside is tender, and the outer golden brown and crispy.
The internal temperature at the thickest part of the chicken should read at least 165C/ 75F when checked with an instant meat thermometer.

Air fryer panko chicken breast is best served immediately. They can be reheated at a temperature of 360F for 4-8 minutes or until heated through.

What To Serve With

Some suggestions of what to serve with are:

Air fryer vegetables, baby carrots in air fryer, Baked Vegetables

Air fryer roast potatoes, red potatoes in air fryer, air fryer sliced potatoes, pan fried sweet potatoes, crispy air fryer potatoes

Spicy rice, jollof rice, Yellow rice

Spinach Pasta, spicy Pasta, tomato pasta

How To Store

Crispy chicken breast can be reheated in the air fryer, oven, and microwave. My preferred method of reheating it is the air fryer as the chicken comes out crispy as if freshly made. The oven is the next best option followed by the microwave.

To Reheat it in the microwave, place the chicken on a microwave-safe plate, and microwave on high settings at 30 seconds intervals till it's heated through.

For the oven, place chicken on a baking tray, and bake at 200C/400F for 8 minutes or till warmed through.

To Reheat in the Air fryer, arrange chicken breast on the air fryer basket or tray, set the temperature to 360F/170C, and air fry for 4-8 minutes or until heated through.

How long it takes to warm up will depend on the size of the chicken.

Tips For Making Air Fryer Chicken Breast Breaded

• There's no need to preheat the air fryer for this recipe.
• Use equal-sized chicken if possible so they cook evenly.
• You can use a meat mallet to flatten the chicken breast into even thickness.
• Gently flip the chicken breasts halfway into the cooking time to crisp the other side.
• Cook chicken to an internal temperature of at least 165F/75C.
• You can add any other herb of your choice to the seasoning.

FAQS

How long should you air fry uncooked breaded chicken?
At a temperature of 400F/200C, it takes 12-15 minutes to cook. The size and thickness of the chicken and if it's boneless or bone-in will determine how long it takes to cook.

Can you use breading in an air fryer?
As demonstrated above, you can cook breaded food in the air fryer. The hot air circulating in it crisps the food and cooks it evenly.

How do you make breaded food crispy in an air fryer?
The things to do to ensure you get crispy breaded chicken are not to overlap the chicken, ensure there's space in between the chicken, cook at a high temperature of 200C, and flip to cook all sides. Bring out of the air fryer when cooked and best served immediately.

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