This air fryer shake & bake chicken is a simple and delicious meal that is ready to eat in only 20 minutes! The chicken is coated in shake & bake breading and then perfectly cooked in the air fryer until the outside is crisp and the inside is wonderfully juicy! With just 3 ingredients and tons of flavor, it may become your new favorite way to prepare chicken!
1lbschicken breast(boneless, skinless, or use chicken thighs)
1tablespoonolive oil(extra virgin)
1cupshake & bake breading mix(store-bought or use my homemade recipe)
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Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
Rinse 1 lbs chicken breast under cold water and then pat them dry with paper towels. Use a basting brush to brush 1 tablespoon olive oil over both sides of the meat.
Pour 1 cup shake & bake breading mix into a large zip-top plastic bag. Add each chicken breast (one at a time) into the bag and zip it closed. Shake until the chicken is fully coated.
Place the breaded chicken into your preheated air fryer and cook at 380°F (195°C)for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. They are done when the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
I recommend using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, tenderloins, or thighs. However, you can also use bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces like drumsticks, thighs, or breasts, but you'll need to increase the cooking time to approximately 20-25 minutes.
You don't want to overcrowd the basket of your air fryer, so make sure to keep your chicken in a single layer. Work in batches if needed.
Flipping the chicken halfway through the cooking time helps to ensure it cooks evenly.
Your chicken is done cooking when the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C). Take a look at my post on chicken internal temperaturesto learn more.
To store: Keep any leftover shake & bake chicken stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
To reheat: You can reheat your chicken in either the microwave or the air fryer until heated all the way through.
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Course Air Fryer, Chicken Dishes, Dinner Recipes, Main Dish