Description
Make crispy, juicy Chick-fil-A-style chicken at home using your air fryer. This recipe delivers the signature taste with minimal oil.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pickle juice
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces.
- Marinate chicken in pickle juice for 30 minutes.
- Whisk egg and milk in a bowl.
- Mix dry ingredients in another bowl.
- Drain chicken and dip in egg mixture.
- Coat each piece with flour mixture.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook chicken in air fryer for 10 minutes.
- Flip and cook 5 more minutes until golden.
Notes
- Use dill pickle juice for authentic flavor
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket
- Spray chicken lightly with oil for extra crispness
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American