Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak
A healthier twist on classic chicken fried steak, cooked to crispy perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound beef steak (choose your preferred cut)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- as needed cooking spray
- as needed fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Tenderize the beef steak using a meat mallet or rolling pin, ensuring it’s about ½ inch thick.
- Set up your breading station. In one bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk until smooth.
Breading and Cooking
- Dip each piece of tenderized steak first into the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it well with the seasoned flour.
- Place the coated steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding to allow for even cooking.
- Spray the tops of the steaks lightly with cooking spray to enhance crispiness.
- Air fry for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook until the steaks are golden brown and crispy, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Once cooked, remove from the air fryer and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double-breading your steak; dip it in buttermilk, coat in flour, then dip again in buttermilk, and coat once more in flour. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.