Dairy-Free Crispy Air Fryer Chicken
Get ready to savor perfectly crispy, golden chicken that's completely dairy-free with this Dairy-Free Crispy Air Fryer Chicken recipe! This easy and healthy dish features tender, boneless chicken breasts coated in a homemade dairy-free buttermilk substitute, seasoned flour, and crunchy panko breadcrumbs. The recipe skips traditional dairy by using almond milk and apple cider vinegar, making it ideal for those with dietary restrictions. A quick trip in the air fryer ensures a delightfully crispy texture with minimal oil, while bold spices like paprika, garlic powder, and a kick of cayenne pepper bring vibrant flavor to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this high-protein, dairy-free chicken is perfect for weeknight dinners and can be paired with your favorite sides or dipped into your go-to sauces for a crowd-pleasing meal the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- cooking spray
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the unsweetened almond milk and apple cider vinegar to create a dairy-free buttermilk substitute. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create four thinner pieces of chicken.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Place the panko bread crumbs in another shallow dish.
Dip each piece of chicken into the almond milk mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
Dip the flour-coated chicken back into the almond milk mixture, then press it into the panko bread crumbs, ensuring an even coat.
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, not overcrowding them.
Spray the top of the chicken lightly with cooking spray to help it become crispy.
Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy, dairy-free air fryer chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1649 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 3595 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.1 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 138.9 g | 278% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 728 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1355 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
