The cold days look never-ending. So instead of complaining about the weather, I decided to enjoy that by making some Easy Air fried Chicken breast.
Easy Air Fried Chicken Breasts in 6 Minutes
My kids love to eat chicken. Every day when I pick them up from school, their question to me is ‘ Do we have chicken to eat at home?’ I usually make it just once a week. But still, they ask the same question. So one day when the day is too cold I decided to make chicken strips for my kid’s after-school snack.
I had some Chicken breast tenders. I decided to air fry it as I love my new Air fryer. And also I don’t reuse the oil. So air frying is the best option to save oil and money. The air-fried chicken breasts came so crispy. It is crispy outside and tenders inside.
Indian Masala Marinated Air Fried Chicken
I used the normal Indian masala like red chili powder, turmeric powder garam masala along with a spoon of yogurt for the marination of the chicken. I also added some red chili powder and other spices to the flour I used for dipping.
How to make Easy Air fried Chicken Breasts in 6 minutes?
Yes, you read it right. You can make these Easy Air fried Chicken breasts in 6 minutes. Still, the chicken was cooked perfectly. The time may vary depending on the air fryer and the size of the chicken breasts. I slit half lengthwise the boneless chicken breast, I got from the shop. I marinated it with spices and kept covered for 30 minutes.
Then dip in the spice-mixed flour, egg, and then in bread crumbs. Brush the strips with oil and air fry in pre heated air fryer for 6 minutes. Do not forget to flip in half-time. You can air fry for one or two more minutes but make sure not to overcook the chicken.
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Air-fried chicken breasts recipe
Ingredients
Chicken breast tenders – 6 pieces
Oil – 1 Tsp
To marinate
Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp
Garam Masala – 1/2 tsp
Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
Yogurt – 1/2 tsp
Salt – as required
For breading
Whole wheat flour – 1/2 cup
Red chili powder – 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala – 1/4 tsp
Salt – a pinch
Egg – 1
Bread crumbs – 1 cup
Method
- Slit the chicken tenders lengthwise. So you will get a total of 12 pieces of chicken strips.
- Marinate with the ingredients under ‘to marinate’ and keep it aside for 30 minutes.
- Take whole wheat flour mixed with red chili powder, garam masala, and salt on a wide plate.
- Beat an egg in a bowl. Keep aside.
- Take bread crumbs on a wide plate.
- Preheat the air fryer at 400 Deg F for 5 minutes.
- Take a marinated chicken strip. Dip in spice-mixed flour, then in egg and in bread crumbs.
- Repeat this step with all strips.
- Brush each chicken strip with oil and air fry in the preheated air fryer for 6 minutes. Flip the strips in 4 minutes.
- Place just four strips in one batch. Do not overcrowd.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Preheating the air fryer is a must. So do not skip this step.
- Keeping the marinated chicken for 30 minutes will help the spices coated in chicken.
- The of cooking chicken varies depending on the air fryer and the size of the chicken.
- This Easy Air fried Chicken Breast makes a great snack for kids. You can also serve this as a side along with great salads.
Air fried Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
- 6 Nos Chicken Breast tenders
- 1 Tsp Oil
To marinate
- 1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 Tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 Tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Yogurt
- Salt As required
For Breading
- 1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 1/4 Tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Garam masala
- Salt A pinch
- 1 NO Egg
- 1 Cup Bread crumbs
Instructions
- Slit the chicken tenders lengthwise. So you will get totally 12 pieces of chicken strips.
- Marinate with the ingredients under ‘to marinate’ and keep it aside for 30 minutes.
- Take whole wheat flour mixed with red chili powder,garam masla and salt in a wide plate.
- Beat egg in a bowl. Keep aside.
- Take bread crumbs in a wide plate.
- Pre heat the air fryer at 400 Deg F for 5 minutes.
- Take a marinated chicken strip. Dip in spice mixed flour, then in egg and in bread crumbs.
- Repeat this step with all strips.
- Brush each chicken strips with oil and air fry in pre heated air fryer for 6 minutes. Flip the strips in 4 minutes.
- Place just four strips in one batch. Do not overcrowd.Serve warm.
Notes
- Pre heating the air fryer is must. So do not skip this step.
- Keeping the marinated chicken for 30 minutes will help in spices coated in chicken.
- The of cooking chicken varies depending on the air fryer and the size of the chicken.
- Resting the marinated chicken is optional. It allows chicken to absorb the spices. You can skip this step if you want.
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I love this! I never came across a masala spiced fried chicken but it is so unique I absolutely love it!
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Air fryers are wonderful. No greasy mess or fuss and a whole lot healthier and gets meals on the table a lot quicker.
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The chicken looks so tender! I really need to treat myself to an air fryer. I am yearning to recreate this recipe!
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I like your idea of an afternoon snack. This is a much healthier version than a traditional fried chicken strip.
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i am definitely starting to be sure that i need to buy an sir fryer! these look amazing.
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I just got an air fryer and have been experimenting with it. This recipe looks delicious. What a great way to prepare chicken. So much better and healthier than takeout too.
Absolutely, way better than take out. Thank you 😊
I keep seeing all these recipes using air fryers, and I think I really need to get one. These chicken tenders look so delicious and flavorful.
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This recipe looks so good! Thanks for all the tips, such as making sure the chicken doesn’t overlap in the air fryer. That’s super helpful to make sure it turns about as delicious as yours looks!!
Thank you so much, glad the tips helped.
I’m obsessed with my air fryer! I am definitely going to try these chicken breasts next time! Looks so yummy.
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I just bought an air fryer – this will be one of the first recipes I try 🙂 So excited!
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Tiffany
Thank you so much and I do interested in working with collaborations. Will check the link.
I have been thinking about an air fryer and those chicken strips are just making me want to click over to amazon and get one!! Everyone, I think from young to old loves chicken strips!!
Thanks for linking up to us at Fiesta Friday!
Mollie
That’s great…hope you get your new gadget..Thank you
A healthy version of chicken tenders!! Yummy
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Nice post
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these look just wonderful! I really have to get an air fryer!
Thank you dear Mack..