Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Take a long-time personal favorite like fried chicken and turn it healthy with my Air Fryer Fried Chicken Recipe!

One of the fabulous things about an air fryer is you can make more healthy options of your favorite foods!

Be sure to check out the rest of our chicken recipe ideas, too!

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Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Making “fried” chicken in your air fryer is a great way to manage your consumed level of fats. Find tips for managing cholesterol and other risk factors at heart.org/cholesterol.

This recipe makes 4 servings.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Fried Chicken

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2-1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1/2 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
• 1/3 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 ounces each), visible fat discarded, flattened to 1/4-inch thickness, patted dry with paper towels
• nonstick cooking spray

Air Fryer Fried Chicken Directions

Preheat air fryer to 390 F.

In shallow dish or pie pan, whisk flour, parsley, oregano, pepper and cayenne.

In separate shallow dish or pie pan, whisk buttermilk and hot sauce.

In third shallow dish or pie pan, stir panko and Parmesan.

Place dishes and large plate in row. Dip chicken in flour mixture then buttermilk mixture then panko mixture, turning to coat at each step and gently shaking off excess.

Using fingertips, gently press panko mixture so it adheres. Place chicken on plate. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

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Lightly spray chicken with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange chicken in single layer in air fryer basket, working in batches if needed.

Cook 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is golden brown, turning once halfway through and lightly spraying with nonstick cooking spray.

More Air Fryer Recipes

Air fryer chicken parmesan takes less time to cook and is gluten-free. Another great poultry recipe are these Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloins.

If you’re in the mood for fish, try this air fryer honey garlic salmon with air fryer sweet potato cubes.

For pork, try air fryer bacon-wrapped pork chops.

Air fryer mozzarella sticks are crispy, cheesy bites — a perfect party pleaser or for late-night munchies. For another side, try these air fryer sweet potato cubes.

Air fryer hamburgers are a classic recipe to try in your air fryer.

And to finish off the dinner with dessert, try these air fryer sugar cookies.

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