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Chicken Fried Steak

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This Chicken Fried Steak recipe is a healthier take on a southern classic, delivering big flavors with a crispy texture, made effortlessly in the air fryer.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cubed steaks
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (divided)

Instructions

  • Prepare the spice blend by mixing garlic powder, onion powder, and Cajun seasoning.
  • Combine flour with additional garlic powder, onion powder, and Cajun seasoning in a shallow bowl.
  • Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and hot sauce in another bowl.
  • Coat each steak in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and return to the flour for a final coating.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Spray coated steaks with olive oil spray.
  • Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

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Notes

Preheat the air fryer for best results.
Allow steaks to rest after cooking for juiciness.
Adjust Cajun seasoning according to spice preferences.

  • Author: jeremy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 110