Description
A healthier twist on a classic comfort food, this Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak features a crispy exterior with tender, juicy meat, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cube steak
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In one bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a second bowl, beat the eggs until well mixed. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat each piece of cube steak in the flour mixture, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the breaded steaks in a single layer in the basket.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with gravy or sides of your choice.
Notes
Pound the cube steak to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Let the breaded steak rest for a few minutes before cooking for better coating adherence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg