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Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breasts

Learn how to make perfectly "fried" chicken in your air fryer! Deliciously crispy on the outside while staying juicy, tender, and moist on the interior. This is the BEST guiltless fried chicken! EASY, ready in 15 minutes, and perfect for busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table FAST!
48
27 min
TOTAL TIME
462
CALORIES
$1.69
PER SERVING
Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
7 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Salt
1 tsp salt
Lemon
1 whole lemon
zest
Eggs
2 large eggs
beaten
Ll-purpose Flour
1/2 cup ll-purpose flour
Panko Breadcrumbs
3 cups panko breadcrumbs
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
sliced in halve lengthwise to create 4 thinner-cut breast filets
Black Pepper
1 tsp black pepper
Directions
16 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
12 min
COOK TIME
27 min
TOTAL TIME
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Health Info
Macros
46g
CARBS
14g
FAT
35g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
EGGS
WHEAT
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10
35 min
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Old Fashioned Baked Breaded Chicken Breast Recipe
8
32 min
3
Old Fashioned Baked Breaded Chicken Breast Recipe
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't my breading stick to the chicken?
How can I make my breaded chicken crispy?
Why is my breaded chicken soggy?
How can I make my breaded chicken more flavorful?
Can I bake breaded chicken instead of frying?
How can I ensure my chicken is cooked completely?
Can I use gluten-free breadcrumbs for breading chicken?
Why does my breading burn before the chicken is cooked?
Can I air-fry my breaded chicken?
Can I use something other than egg for dipping the chicken before breading?