Breaded chicken in an air fryer

Name: Breaded chicken in an air fryer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 500 g chicken thighs boneless; 1 eggs; 80 g bread crumbs; 15 g extravirgin olive oil; 8 g salt; 1 teaspoon paprika

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Tender and juicy on the inside, wrapped in a golden and crispy coating. Air fryer cooking makes them light yet full of flavor. Perfect for a quick and tasty main course. Ideal to serve with simple side dishes or homemade sauces

Yield: 2 servings

Total time: 25 min

Preparation time: 10 min

Cooking time: 15 min

Difficulty:

Cost:

Tools: Bowl, Air fryer

Weight per serving: 330 g

Energy: 565 Kcal

Carbohydrates: 32 g

Fats: 26 g

Proteins: 54 g

Running: 1 h

Allergens: Eggs, Gluten

Diet: Lactose-free, High-protein

Pairing: Light beer

Occasion: Friends dinner

Ingredients

Portions for 2 servings

Chicken thighs (boneless)

500 g

Eggs

Bread crumbs

80 g

Extravirgin olive oil

15 g

Salt

8 g

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Method

It takes steps in 25 min

Breaded chicken in an air fryer - step 1

Clean the boneless chicken drumsticks by removing the skin and cutting them in half, obtaining two pieces from each drumstick

Breaded chicken in an air fryer - step 2

Combine the breadcrumbs, oil, a little salt, and some paprika in a bowl

Breaded chicken in an air fryer - step 3

Crack the egg into a bowl and beat it with a fork

Breaded chicken in an air fryer - step 4

Dip the chicken first in the egg, then in the breadcrumbs, turning it until completely coated

Breaded chicken in an air fryer - step 5

Arrange the chicken in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each piece

Breaded chicken in an air fryer - step 6

Cook at 180 degrees for 20–22 minutes, drizzling the chicken pieces with a little oil halfway through cooking

Tip: Cooking time depends on the size of the pieces; if very large, increase the cooking time by a few minutes

Cost

An affordable recipe accessible to everyone, with simple and easy-to-find ingredients. Chicken drumsticks cost less than other cuts of meat. The air fryer also helps save on oil

Health

Air fryer cooking significantly reduces the use of fats compared to traditional frying. Chicken is a good source of lean protein and essential nutrients. When prepared in moderation, it is suitable for a balanced diet

Author Editorial staff - Luca M.

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