Crispy chicken is a simple and tasty second course, perfect for an everyday dinner. It is nothing more than a variant of breaded chicken fillets in an air fryer, equally quick and sure to be loved by both young and old.
To prepare this recipe, the chicken breast fillets are floured, dipped in egg, and then coated with coarsely crumbled corn flakes. This coating makes the chicken breast fillets super crispy and tasty, and when cooked in the air fryer, they’ll be even better.
It’s also possible to dip the chicken in milk instead of beaten eggs. This way, you’ll have a perfect recipe for those allergic to or intolerant of eggs. If you’re curious to find out how to prepare this recipe, follow me in the kitchen because crispy chicken in an air fryer will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 390.46 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 38.15 (g) of which sugars 4.03 (g)
- Proteins 24.85 (g)
- Fat 16.38 (g) of which saturated 4.99 (g)of which unsaturated 7.96 (g)
- Fibers 1.22 (g)
- Sodium 285.33 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 90 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 13.4 oz chicken (fillets)
- 2 eggs
- 5.3 oz corn flakes
- all-purpose flour (as needed)
- extra virgin olive oil (as needed)
Tools
- Air Fryer
- 2 Bowls
Steps
For this recipe, I used pre-sliced chicken fillets. Alternatively, you can buy a whole chicken breast and cut it into fairly thick slices. Then coat the chicken fillets in flour, dip them in beaten eggs, and finally coat them with coarsely crumbled corn flakes.
Then transfer the chicken to the basket of the air fryer, drizzle a little oil on the surface and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes or until well browned, turning them halfway through cooking. Obviously, the cooking times are relative as they depend on the type of air fryer you have.
The crispy chicken in the air fryer is ready to be served.
Variations and tips for crispy chicken in air fryer
Crispy chicken fillets can be stored for one or two days in the refrigerator in a container with a lid.
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FAQ Questions and answers for crispy chicken
Can the eggs be replaced?
Yes, you can dip the chicken fillets in milk to make the coating adhere.
Can I use the oven instead of the fryer?
Yes, you can bake the crispy chicken bites in the oven by extending the cooking time, or you can also fry them.
