Air fryer chicken fried steak is the simplest way to cook this classic Southern delicacy. Thinly sliced steaks are dredged in a spice-infused batter, then fried to golden perfection. Unlike the deep-fry method, the air fryer provides a nearly mess-free cooking experience.
Additionally, you can make this recipe from scratch in just 20 minutes. Serve it with your favorite side dish for a wholesome and healthy meal that every family member can enjoy. I’m sure that the recipe will soon become your go-to dish for weeknight dinners!
INGREDIENTS
- 8.8 ounces of hind quarter steaks
- 0.83 cup fresh milk
- 1.8 ounces flour
- 0.7 ounces unsalted butter
- 0.35 ounces minced garlic
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
DIRECTIONS
- Mix the flour with garlic powder, chili powder, and pepper in one bowl. Set aside.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
- Coat the steaks with the batter and dip them in the beaten eggs.
- Then, dredge them in the batter one more time to ensure they’re well coated.
- Preheat the air fryer for about 5 minutes
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket with oil, then put the steaks in.
- Spray a little oil on the steaks.
- Cook the steaks at 400 degrees F for 12 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
- Melt some butter in a saucepan, then add the minced garlic.
- Stir the mixture until fragrant, and pour in the milk. Give the gravy a good stir.
- Season your gravy with salt, pepper, sugar, and chili powder.
- Stir well on low heat until the gravy thickens.
- Once the steaks are cooked, take them out of the air fryer and slice them into the preferred size.
- Arrange the steaks on a plate and drizzle the sauce on top.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve together with your favorite salad.
NOTES
- The estimated cooking time is based on 4 servings.
- For the leftovers, keep the steak and gravy in different airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- When you need to serve the leftovers, reheat them at 400 degrees F for 4 minutes in the air fryer.
- If the breading keeps falling off, try letting the steaks rest for about 10 minutes before air frying.
- Be generous with the cooking oil as it will help the steaks crisp up.
- If you have trouble with dredging the steaks, use the wet hand, dry hand method.
