Air-Fryer Chicken Fried Steak: Quick, Crispy, And Delicious!

Chicken fried steak is a delicious meal that can be made in an air fryer. It's easy to make and only takes about 10-15 minutes to cook. You'll need to preheat your air fryer to 380-400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, place the steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray them generously with olive oil or cooking spray. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flip, and then spray and cook for another 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve immediately with white pepper gravy on top.

Preheat the air fryer to 380-400F

Preheat your air fryer to 380-400F. 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 for an additional 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145F. Be sure to check your steaks around the 5-minute mark, as some air fryers cook faster than others. Remove from the air fryer and repeat with any remaining steaks if necessary. Serve immediately topped with a white pepper gravy.

Prepare the steak coating

To prepare the steak coating, you'll need to whisk together some flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. This will form the dry base of your coating. You can adjust the quantities of each ingredient to your taste, but a good rule of thumb is to use more flour than the other spices, as this will help create a crispy texture.

In a separate shallow bowl, you'll prepare the wet coating by whisking together buttermilk, an egg, and hot sauce (if you like a little kick). The buttermilk will help the coating stick to the steak and give it a delicious tang. You can also add a little water to thin out the mixture if needed.

Now, it's time to coat the steaks. Take each steak and dip it first in the dry mixture, making sure to coat all sides evenly. Then, dip it into the wet mixture, again ensuring an even coating. Finally, give it one more dip in the dry mixture to create a double coating. This double-dipping technique will ensure a thick, crunchy coating.

Once all your steaks are coated, you can place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray them generously with olive oil spray to help them crisp up and cook evenly.

Air fry for 8-10 minutes, keeping an eye on them to ensure they don't burn. You want the coating to be a golden brown colour. Then, flip the steaks, spray again with olive oil, and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.

Place the steaks in the air fryer

Place the steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray generously with olive oil spray or cooking spray. Air fry for 8-10 minutes until the coating is golden brown, then flip the steaks and spray generously with more oil. Cook for an additional 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Be sure to check your steaks around the 5-minute mark, as some air fryers cook faster than others. Remove from the air fryer and repeat with any remaining steaks if necessary.

If you are cooking frozen chicken fried steaks, preheat your air fryer to 380°F. Place the steaks in the air fryer and cook for 4 to 6 minutes. If you are cooking leftover steak, preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes (heat the empty basket at 400°F). Place the steak in the basket and air fry at 360°F for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.

Flip the steaks halfway through

When cooking chicken fried steak in an air fryer, it's important to flip the steaks halfway through the cooking process. This ensures even cooking and browning on both sides of the steak.

To do this, first place the steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray them generously with olive oil spray. Then, air fry for 8-10 minutes until the coating is golden brown. After this time has passed, open the air fryer and flip the steaks over. Spray the other side generously with more olive oil spray and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

It's important to note that some air fryers cook faster than others, so be sure to check your steaks around the 5-minute mark to avoid overcooking. Once the steaks have reached the desired internal temperature, remove them from the air fryer and serve immediately.

By flipping the steaks halfway through, you ensure that both sides of the steak are evenly cooked and browned, resulting in a juicy and flavourful chicken fried steak.

Serve with white pepper gravy

To make chicken fried steak in an air fryer, preheat your air fryer to 380-400°F. 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 again and cook for another 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Be sure to check your steaks around the 5-minute mark, as some air fryers cook faster than others. Remove from the air fryer and repeat with any remaining steaks if necessary. Serve immediately topped with white pepper gravy.

To make the white pepper gravy, you will need the following ingredients:

• 2 cups of milk
• 2 tablespoons of flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder

In a small saucepan, whisk together the milk, flour, white pepper, salt, garlic powder and onion powder until smooth. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately over the chicken fried steak.

If you have any leftover steak, you can place it in the air fryer basket and spray it generously with cooking spray. Air fry at 360°F for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. You can also cook frozen chicken fried steaks in the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400°F, then place the frozen steaks in the basket and spray generously with cooking spray. Air fry at 380°F for 10-12 minutes or until browned, flipping halfway through.

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