Air Fryer Hen Fried Steak

Air Fryer Hen Fried Steak is made with cubed steak and coated in essentially the most flavorful, crunchy crispy coating. No oil wanted!

A SATISFYING DINNER RECIPE

Y’all have been asking me for an air fryer model of this nation traditional recipe for some time now. These items take time to check correctly although and I feel it’s lastly excellent sufficient to share! Whereas I’ll all the time favor the deep fried model, I used to be actually impressed how a number of small modifications might actually produce a incredible outcome within the air fryer. The one draw back is you don’t have that scrumptious leftover grease to make a selfmade gravy however you need to use your favourite packet white gravy or make it from scratch (see my recipe under within the FAQ part.) Both manner, I feel you’ll be actually pleased with how scrumptious this seems!

Gravy being poured on Chicken Fried Steak.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S):

What’s a dice steak?

A dice steak is a lower of beef, often high sirloin or high spherical. It’s usually tenderized with a mallet or machine, creating the signature “cubed” look. Dice steaks are typically thinner than different cuts of steak, making them superb for quick-cooking strategies like air frying!

Why did my breading fall off?

If you happen to discover that the breading falls off, I like to recommend letting the steaks sit for about 10 minutes earlier than air frying them.

How do I make the white creamy gravy?

Typically when making rooster fried steak, I’ll take a little bit of that leftover grease the steaks have been frying in and switch it right into a scrumptious gravy (generally referred to as Sawmill Gravy and generally referred to as Nation Gravy.) Nonetheless, we aren’t in a position to do this right here. So you need to use a store-bought packet white gravy or you can also make it from scratch utilizing the next recipe:
Components:
– 4 Tablespoons salted butter
– 1/4 cup all function flour
– 2 cups entire milk
-salt and black pepper, to style (it’s actually essential to season your gravy nicely)
Instructions:
Soften the butter in a skillet over medium warmth. Subsequent, add within the flour with melted butter. Whisk rather well to take away any lumps. Cook dinner for about 3 minutes to do away with the uncooked flour style (guaranteeing you whisk often so it doesn’t burn.)
Slowly pour within the milk (a couple of half a cup at a time) and whisk as you accomplish that. Do that in batches till you’ve used all of the milk. Simmer the gravy for about 7-8 minutes till thickened (whisking because it cooks.)
Season the gravy with salt and pepper; tasting sizzling as you go till you get it seasoned the way you prefer it. Take away from the warmth and serve.

Do I’ve to preheat the Air Fryer?

Sure! Don’t skip this step. It’s important in ensuring that the fried steak cooks evenly and offers that crust an opportunity to crisp up.

The best way to retailer leftovers?

Leftovers needs to be saved within the fridge for as much as 3 days or within the freezer for as much as 3 months.

Chicken fried steak made in the Air Fryer on a plate with sides.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)

  • cubed steaks – this recipe makes 4 cubed steaks. Ensure the cubed steaks aren’t tremendous thick otherwise you’ll want to regulate the cooking time.
  • garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper – that is the seasoning mixture I take pleasure in utilizing however you possibly can definitely use a store-bought seasoning combine for this.
  • buttermilk – Buttermilk actually makes a distinction – the fats together with the slight tanginess from the buttermilk actually provides taste to this. The trick of including lemon juice or vinegar to take advantage of received’t fairly have the identical impact right here. Heavy cream might be substituted for buttermilk.
  • giant egg  – this simply acts as a binder to assist the breading keep on.
  • sizzling sauce– that is non-compulsory. I don’t suppose it makes it tremendous spicy however southerners love a kick of spice of their dishes however you don’t have so as to add it.
  • packet of white pepper gravy– you’ll put together it in accordance with the bundle instructions. If you happen to don’t wish to use a packet, you can also make your personal white gravy for serving (see my recipe above.)
Cube steak, all-purpose flour, 
garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, buttermilk, large egg, hot sauce, and white pepper gravy packet.

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER CHICKEN FRIED STEAK 

Preheat air fryer to 400F levels. In a shallow bowl, whisk collectively the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk collectively the buttermilk, egg, and sizzling sauce (if utilizing). 

a collage of two photos: a shallow mixing bowl with flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; a small mixing bowl with  buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.

Dip every bit of steak into the flour combination, then dredge within the buttermilk combination, then again into the flour combination, being certain to cowl utterly and shake off any remaining flour. 

a collage of three photos: a cube steak in the bowl with the flour mixture; flour covered cubed steak in the buttermilk mixture; coated cubed steak in the flour bowl mixture a second time.

Place the steaks in a single layer within the air fryer basket, and spray generously with olive oil spray. Air fry for 8-10 minutes till the coating is golden brown, then flip, spray generously with extra olive oil spray and cook dinner a further 6-8 minutes or till the inner temp reaches 145 levels F. (Make sure to test your steaks across the 5 minute mark, some air fryers cook dinner sooner than others)

Looking down into the basket of an Air Fryer with Chicken Fried Steak pieces.

Take away from the air fryer and repeat with any remaining steaks if crucial. Serve instantly topped with a white pepper gravy. 

A piece of chicken fried steak cut in half.

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A plate of Chicken Fried Steak with gravy on top.

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  • Preheat air fryer to 400F levels.

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk collectively the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  • In a separate shallow bowl, whisk collectively the buttermilk, egg, and sizzling sauce (if utilizing).

  • Dip every bit of steak into the flour combination, then dredge within the buttermilk combination, then again into the flour combination, being certain to cowl utterly and shake off any remaining flour.

  • Place the steaks in a single layer within the air fryer basket, and spray generously with olive oil spray. Air fry for 8-10 minutes till the coating is golden brown, then flip, spray generously with extra olive oil spray and cook dinner a further 6-8 minutes or till the inner temp reaches 145 levels F. (Make sure to test your steaks across the 5 minute mark, some air fryers cook dinner sooner than others)

  • Take away from the air fryer and repeat with any remaining steaks if crucial. Serve instantly topped with a white pepper gravy.

  • Please discuss with my FAQ’s (Ceaselessly Requested Questions) and ingredient checklist above for different substitutions or for the solutions to the most typical questions.
  • Don’t skip the preheating of the Air Fryer. It’s important to verify the steaks cook dinner correctly and the crust will get crunchy. 
  • In case your breading is falling off, let the steaks sit longer (about 8-10 minutes) earlier than air frying. 
  • Don’t wish to use store-bought gravy? No drawback, use this recipe to make it selfmade: 

Components:

  • 4 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/4 cup all function flour
  • 2 cups entire milk
  • salt and black pepper, to style (it’s actually essential to season your gravy nicely)

Instructions:
Soften the butter in a skillet over medium warmth. Subsequent, add within the flour with melted butter. Whisk rather well to take away any lumps. Cook dinner for about 3 minutes to do away with the uncooked flour style (guaranteeing you whisk often so it doesn’t burn.)
Slowly pour within the milk (a couple of half a cup at a time) and whisk as you accomplish that. Do that in batches till you’ve used all of the milk. Simmer the gravy for about 7-8 minutes till thickened (whisking because it cooks.)
Season the gravy with salt and pepper; tasting sizzling as you go till you get it seasoned the way you prefer it. Take away from the warmth and serve.

Energy: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 41g | Fats: 21g | Saturated Fats: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g | Monounsaturated Fats: 9g | Trans Fats: 0.01g | Ldl cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 819mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 5mg

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