Spicy Air-Fryer Chicken Breasts

Name: Spicy Air-Fryer Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups buttermilk; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce; 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 8 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed (8 ounces each); 2 cups soft bread crumbs; 1 cup cornmeal; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1 review

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + marinating Cook: 20 min./batch

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Aug. 05, 2022

My family adores this chicken recipe. Marinating enhances the taste, and the coating keeps the chicken nice and moist. The result is delicious. —Stephanie Otten, Byron Center, Michigan

Ingredients

2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
8 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed (8 ounces each)
2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or overnight. Preheat air fryer to 375°.
Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Combine remaining ingredients in a shallow dish and stir to combine. Add chicken, 1 piece at a time, and turn to coat. Place in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until a thermometer reads 170°, about 20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Return all chicken to air fryer and cook to heat through, 2-3 minutes longer.

Test Kitchen tip

In our testing, we have found cook times vary dramatically between brands of air fryers. As a result, we have given wider than normal ranges on suggested cook times. Begin checking at the first time listed and adjust as needed.

Soft Bread Crumbs

To make soft bread crumbs, tear bread into pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Cover and pulse until crumbs form. One slice of bread yields 1/2 to 3/4 cup crumbs.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half: 352 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 562mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein.

Spicy Air-Fryer Chicken Breasts

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