Breaded chicken in an air fryer democratizes the crispy schnitzel without a fryer, a technique adopted massively in homes since 2018. Panko provides superior texture to fine breadcrumbs. It's a light alternative to Southern fried chicken with surprisingly crispy results.
Mediterranean
Pollo empanado air fryer
Breaded air fryer chicken from Spain: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear times.
- Spain
- MAIN COURSES
- Light
- High protein
- Low fat
- easy
20 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 320 kcal
- Protein 36 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 22 g
- Fat 10 g
- Sodium 520 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Breaded air fryer chicken is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 38 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 18 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 4 chicken breasts.
- Have ready: 100 g of flour.
- Have ready: 2 eggs.
- Have ready: 150 g panko breadcrumbs.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Flatten breasts; season and flour, shaking off excess
Flatten breasts; Season and flour, shaking off excess.
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Pass through egg and panko, pressing to adhere batter.
Pass through egg and panko, pressing to adhere batter.
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Drizzle oil on both sides of each fillet.
Drizzle oil on both sides of each fillet.
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Precalentar air fryer a 190 C
Precalentar air fryer a 190 C.
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Cook 9 minutes
Cook for 9 minutes, turn, 9 more minutes until golden and cooked. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Rest for 3 minutes and serve with lemon and salad
Rest for 3 minutes and serve with lemon and salad. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Version baked at 200 °C with the same approximate times.
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