Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak

Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak

Main Course
30 min
475 kcal / serving

Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak is made with cubed steak and coated in the most flavorful, crunchy crispy coating. No oil needed! 

Ingredients

  • 4cubed steaks
  • 1 cupall-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoonsgarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoononion powder
  • 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ½ cupbuttermilk
  • 1 largeegg
  • 1 tablespoonhot sauce ((optional))
  • packet of white pepper gravy ((prepared according to the packet instructions, for serving))

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat air fryer to 400F degrees.

  2. 2

    In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce (if using).

  4. 4

    Dip each piece of steak into the flour mixture, then dredge in the buttermilk mixture, then back into the flour mixture, being sure to cover completely and shake off any remaining flour.

  5. 5

    Place the steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, and spray generously with olive oil spray. Air fry for 8-10 minutes until the coating is golden brown, then flip, spray generously with more olive oil spray and cook an additional 6-8 minutes or until the internal temp reaches 145 degrees F. (Be sure to check your steaks around the 5 minute mark, some air fryers cook faster than others)

  6. 6

    Remove from the air fryer and repeat with any remaining steaks if necessary. Serve immediately topped with a white pepper gravy.