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Air fryer fried chicken on a white platter.
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5 from 48 votes

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

This crispy crunchy fried chicken is made in the air fryer for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time29 minutes
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 349kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken
  • 1 ½ tsp salt-divided
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup corn starch
  • 1 ½ tsp Italian Herbs Seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic granules or garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 TBSP light olive oil or vegetable oil for spraying or brushing on the chicken

Instructions

  • set out 3 bowls on the counter
  • put the chicken in the first bowl
  • sprinkle with half the salt and pepper, rub into the chicken and set aside
  • In the second bowl mix the flour and starch with the remaining salt and pepper and all the herbs and spices
  • in the 3rd bowl lightly beat the eggs
  • line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper and set aside
  • preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes on 400°
  • while it preheats take one piece of chicken and roll it in the flour
    Dipped chicken in seasoned flour.
  • then in the eggs
    Floured chicken in egg.
  • and then again in the flour
    flour and egg on chicken for fried chicken.
  • place the floured chicken on the prepared pan or plate
    Plate of floured chicken pieces.
  • repeat with the remaining pieces of chicken
  • spray or brush the chicken with oil, completely coating it with a light coat of oil
  • when the air fryer is hot put an air fryer liner in the basket if using
  • then lay the chicken in a single layer oil side down
  • spray or brush the second side of chicken with oil, coating it as before
  • air fry at 400° for 7 minutes
  • flip and air fry again for 5-6 minutes or until a digital instant-read thermometer reads 165°

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 1038mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 467IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg