Air Fryer Shake N' Bake Style Fried Chicken

The air fryer is such a great cooking method that will deliver you that delicious food with the crispy texture that you seek, not only works with frozen food but also you can cook fresh meals with it like shake n' bake style fried chicken that we going to make today.

I will talk about the keys to get the best shake n' bake style fried chicken that you will ever have alongside sides with how to store any leftovers and of course what to serve with it.

Can you make shake n' bake style fried chicken in the air fryer?

Yes! you can, I consider the air fryer as the best cooking method for your shake n' bake style fried chicken, it's a fantastic way to get a quick, easy and crispy air fried chicken drumsticks or chicken thigh dinner in minutes. Let me be honest, I was super impressed with the results, the flavors in the chicken are just mind-blowing, and you don't need to worry about crispiness, as every time you will cook these shake n' bake style fried chicken in the air fryer you will get that crispy texture you seek.

How long to cook shake n' bake style fried chicken in the air fryer?

If you using the same cut as this recipe using which is chicken breasts (boneless & skinless), your shake n' bake style fried chicken will take between 12 to 15 minutes in the air fryer depends on how thick is your cut. If you using other chicken cuts for this recipe like Drumsticks, Legs, or Breasts you need to keep in mind that the cooking time will change from the one in the recipe.

What internal temperature does shake n' bake style fried chicken needs to be?

All types of meat like pork, beef, and shake n' bake style fried chicken, all need to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F to be fully cooked and not okay to eat. If you allow your shake n' bake style fried chicken to rest at least 5 to 10 minutes once you pull it from the air fryer, it will help ensure the chicken offers a moist chicken.

Do you need to flip the shake n' bake style fried chicken in the air fryer?

I do recommend flipping your chicken halfway through cooking, as that will help the hot air circulate all over it, or just give it a shake to help ensure it is not sticking to the tray. Also flipping your chicken will allow you to visually see how the chicken is cooking and even cook on both sides of your chicken.

Depending on the brand and style of the air fryer you use, the cooking time will vary, so being able to check on your chicken will ensure that you won’t accidentally overcook or even burn it. No one wants dried-out chicken, right?

What to serve with shake n' bake style fried chicken

• Rice: Whether it is plain rice, pilaf style, or cauliflower rice, you can easily cook up rice and pair it on the side.

• Cold Sides: Cucumber and onions, pasta salad, broccoli salad, and more.

• Salad or Vegetables: A crisp salad or roasted or even air-fried vegetables, vegetables always great to be paired with chicken.

Best Dipping Sauce for shake n' bake style fried chicken:

• Vinegrette Dressing Recipe
• Alfredo Sauce
• James River BBQ sauce
• Mediterranean sauce with garlic

How to store shake n' bake style fried chicken leftovers?

If you have any shake n' bake style fried chicken leftovers from your last use of the air fryer, then here is what you need to do:

1. let your chicken cool a bit.
2. then transfer your shake n' bake style fried chicken to an airtight container.
3. It can stay for 3 to 4 days in the fridge.

What will you need ( Ingredients & gadgets):

Kitchen Gadgets

• Air Fryer
• Meat Thermometer
• Tongs

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken breasts (boneless & skinless)
• 1 package Shake and Bake BBQ Glazed Seasoned Coating Mix

How to make air fryer shake n' bake style fried chicken

1. Cut your chicken breasts into 1 to 2-inch pieces, then go ahead and coat them with mayonnaise, after that toss them with the BBQ seasoning.
2. Now you want to spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray so the chicken won't stick to it.
3. As you coat your chicken, you need to place it into the air fryer basket while leaving a space between your chicken pieces so that they can crisp up.
4. Remember to spray generously with cooking spray as that's the key for that crispiness we are looking for in our case.
5. Now go ahead and set the temperature to 370 degrees F, and the air fryer setting for 7 minutes.
6. After the 7 minutes, you need to flip your chicken pieces and respray them, then let them cook in the air fryer for another 5 to 8 minutes.
7. When your chicken pieces reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F then they are cooked.
8. Finally, serve your shake n' bake style fried chicken after taking them from the air fryer with a side dish or with a dipping sauce of your taste.

Recipe Tips

• Spraying your basked with cooking spray will not allow the coating to come off.
• Leaving space between the chicken is needed, so the air fryer can properly and evenly cook the chicken.
• To get the best results, consider moistening your chicken with either mayonnaise, egg, milk, or buttermilk, which really adds flavor to your chicken.
• Any cut of chicken can be used in this recipe, but you need to be aware that the cooking time won't be the same, Drumsticks, Legs, Breasts, and Thighs all would do amazing in this recipe.
• Using a meat thermometer s the best practice for best results, as you will know that your chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Air Fryer Shake N' Bake Style Fried Chicken Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 285
• Total Fat 19g 30%
  • Saturated Fat 5g 25%
• Cholesterol 85mg 29%
• Sodium 275mg 12%
• Potassium 214mg 7%
• Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
• Protein 22g 44%
• Vitamin A 159%
• Vitamin C 2%
• Calcium 12%
• Iron 1%

Air Fryer Shake N' Bake Style Fried Chicken

Author: Emily Hill Cooking Method:Air Fryer Cuisine:American Courses:Main

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 15 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 25 minutesServings:6 servingsCalories:285 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

Air Fryer Shake N' Bake Style Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken breasts (boneless & skinless)
  
• 1 package Shake and Bake BBQ Glazed Seasoned Coating Mix

Instructions

1. Cut your chicken breasts into 1 to 2-inch pieces, then go ahead and coat them with mayonnaise, after that toss them with the BBQ seasoning.
   
2. Now you want to spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray so the chicken won't stick to it.
   
3. As you coat your chicken, you need to place it into the air fryer basket while leaving a space between your chicken pieces so that they can crisp up.
   
4. Remember to spray generously with cooking spray as that's the key for that crispiness we are looking for in our case.
   
5. Now go ahead and set the temperature to 370 degrees F, and the air fryer setting for 7 minutes.
   
6. After the 7 minutes, you need to flip your chicken pieces and respray them, then let them cook in the air fryer for another 5 to 8 minutes.
   
7. When your chicken pieces reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F then they are cooked.
   
8. Finally, serve your shake n' bake style fried chicken after taking them from the air fryer with a side dish or with a dipping sauce of your taste.

Video

Notes

• Spraying your basked with cooking spray will not allow the coating to come off.
• Leaving space between the chicken is needed, so the air fryer can properly and evenly cook the chicken.
• To get the best results, consider moistening your chicken with either mayonnaise, egg, milk, or buttermilk, which really adds flavor to your chicken.
• Any cut of chicken can be used in this recipe, but you need to be aware that the cooking time won't be the same, Drumsticks, Legs, Breasts, and Thighs all would do amazing in this recipe.
• Using a meat thermometer s the best practice for best results, as you will know that your chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.