Breaded Air Fryer Chicken

5 from 210 votes

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

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 221kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

4 6-ounce thinly sliced chicken breasts boneless, skinless
⅓ cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoono paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray

Instructions

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.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge. To reheat, just place in the airfryer at 360°F for 2-3 minutes until heated through and crispy. You can also reheat in the microwave but the chicken won't retain its crispy texture that way.

Make Ahead Tips: To make the recipe even faster, you can assemble the breading ahead of time or use seasoned breadcrumbs

Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can switch out the spices if you'd like. You can also use panko breadcrumbs instead of traditional breadcrumbs.

Equipment: I just bought the NuWave air fryer a couple months ago and I used this to make this recipe and many more recipes. It's easy to use with guides on the appliance, easy to clean up and I've been very happy with the results!

* Please note the nutrition label does not include any dip or sauce.

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