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Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak

Air fryer chicken fried steak is an excellent way to enjoy a Southern classic without the guilt of deep-frying. Delicious and convenient, it's an ideal choice for busy people.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: None
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 149kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Oil Sprayer

Ingredients

  • 8.8 ounces of hind quarter steaks
  • 0.83 cup fresh milk
  • 1.8 ounces flour
  • 0.7 ounces unsalted butter
  • 0.35 ounces minced garlic
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
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Instructions 

  • Mix the flour with garlic powder, chili powder, and pepper in one bowl. Set aside.
    Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
    Make The Dredging Station
  • Coat the steaks with the batter and dip them in the beaten eggs. Then, dredge them in the batter one more time to ensure they're well coated.
    Dip The Steaks In The Batter
  • Preheat the air fryer for about 5 minutes. Lightly grease the air fryer basket with oil, then put the steaks in. Spray a little oil on the steaks.
    Air Fryer Basket With Oil
  • Cook the steaks at 400℉ for 12 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
    Spray Oil The Steaks
  • Melt some butter in a saucepan, then add the minced garlic. Stir the mixture until fragrant, and pour in the milk. Give the gravy a good stir.
    Make The Gravy
  • Season your gravy with salt, pepper, sugar, and chili powder. Stir well on low heat until the gravy thickens.
    Stir Well On Low Heat
  • Once the steaks are cooked, take them out of the air fryer and slice them into the preferred size.
    Arrange the steaks on a plate and drizzle the sauce on top. Garnish with cilantro and serve together with your favorite salad.
    Steaks Are Cooked

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Notes

  • The estimated cooking time is based on 4 servings.
  • For the leftovers, keep the steak and gravy in different airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • When you need to serve the leftovers, reheat them at 400 degrees F for 4 minutes in the air fryer.
  • If the breading keeps falling off, try letting the steaks rest for about 10 minutes before air frying.
  • Be generous with the cooking oil as it will help the steaks crisp up.
  • If you have trouble with dredging the steaks, use the wet hand, dry hand method.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 416IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg