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Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak

Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak

Anjali
This Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak delivers all the crispy, comforting goodness of the classic Southern dish with a modern, healthier twist. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the perfect solution for busy weeknight dinners when you're yearning for restaurant-quality comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 399 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

For Chicken Fried Steak

  • 1 lb Cube Steak Cut into 4 portions
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour gluten free if needed
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 egg large

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 10 minutes.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • In a second shallow bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg.
  • Dip each piece of steak into the flour mixture
  • Then dredge through the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
  • Press it back into the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
  • Place the steaks in a single layer in the air fryer, spraying lightly with cooking spray. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, then flip.
  • Spray the other side with cooking spray, then cook for another 8-10 minutes, until fully cooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 29gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 573mgPotassium: 533mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 359IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 3mg
Keyword air fryer dinner, country fried steak, crispy breaded steak, healthier fried steak, Southern comfort food
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