Description
A quick and easy Air Fryer Shake and Bake Chicken recipe featuring boneless, skinless chicken breasts coated in classic Shake ‘N Bake breading. This method delivers a crispy, flavorful chicken without deep frying, perfect for a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 pieces)
Breading
- 1 box Shake ‘N Bake Original Chicken
Other
- Water for moistening chicken
- Non-stick cooking spray or oil spray for spritzing
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot and ready when the chicken is coated.
- Prepare Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts lightly to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Moisten each piece with water to help the breading stick better.
- Coat Chicken: Pour the Shake ‘N Bake breading into a large ziptop bag or shallow dish. Add each chicken piece separately and turn to coat the chicken fully with the breading.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Remove the basket and spray it thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the coated chicken breasts in a single layer with space around each piece to allow air circulation. Work in batches if necessary.
- First Cook Cycle: Air fry the coated chicken for 5 minutes at 390 degrees Fahrenheit. After 5 minutes, flip each piece to ensure even crisping.
- Second Cook Cycle: Spritz the chicken pieces again with oil spray for extra crispness. Continue air frying for an additional 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit as checked with a meat thermometer.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and serve hot as a delicious crispy main course.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used as an alternative; adjust cooking time accordingly to ensure thorough cooking.
- You can substitute with any variety of Shake ‘N Bake breading flavors to customize the taste profile.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and crisping.
- Using a meat thermometer ensures perfectly cooked chicken for both safety and juiciness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
