Air Fryer Shake n Bake Chicken
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Air Fryer Shake ‘n Bake Chicken is an easy weeknight meal that will serve you crispy chicken on the outside while keeping it juicy on the inside. Mild flavors and a delicious crunch give you fried chicken without the fuss!
What You Will ❤️ About Shake n Bake Chicken
- Easy – The Shake n Bake seasoning mixture is so easy to use – just coat your chicken and go!
- Kid-Friendly – The old commercial slogan goes “It’s Shake n Bake and I helped!!!” – because it’s easy enough a child can make it. Get them involved and let them shake the bag!
- Quick – You just need 10-15 minutes to make this simple healthy dish
This recipe was made using the Paula Deen Air Fryer.
Ingredients for Shake n Bake Chicken Recipe
Shake n Bake Chicken has very simple ingredients – all you need is the chicken and seasoning!
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 packet Shake N Bake seasoning and coating mix
- olive oil spray or nonstick cooking spray
Variations for Shake n Bake Seasonings
The seasonings in Shake n Bake are tasty but not a ton of flavor. If you want to add more seasoning – it’s really easy to do. Here are some ideas:
- Italian – add in grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning
- Buffalo – dip chicken breasts in wing sauce before coating with Shake n Bake
- Moist – make the chicken extra juicy by coating in mayonnaise before coating
- Make Your Own – create your own Shake n Bake style seasoning by combining seasoned breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder
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How to make Shake n Bake Chicken in the Air Fryer
While it’s easy to make, there are a few tricks to making Shake n Bake chicken easier and less messy! Here’s what to do:
- Rinse chicken breasts with water – do not pat dry.
- Line air fryer basket with parchment paper.
- Add Shake N Bake to a ziploc bag and shake the chicken breasts, one at a time, to coat. Remove chicken breast from bag and place into air fryer basket in a single layer. Repeat for all breasts and discard any leftover coating.
- Spray tops of chicken breasts lightly with cooking spray or olive oil spray.
- Air Fry chicken at 360º for 10 minutes.
- Flip chicken and check temperature with Instant Read Meat Thermometer to see how far along they are. Cooking times will vary greatly depending on size and thickness of chicken breasts.
- Spray with cooking spray and air fry an additional 5-9 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Do not overcook, remove each piece as it is cooked through. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes to come up to temperature.
- Slice and serve with your favorite dipping sauce and a side of vegetables
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Tips, Tricks & FAQs
Store leftovers in an airtight container (I like these glass storage ones) in the refrigerator for up to a week. Slice and reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Nope – it sticks fine with just the moistness from rinsing it.
You can use any – chicken wings, breast, legs, thighs – bone-in, boneless – skin on or removed – it’s flexible!
Yes of course – you can use bone-in or boneless chops – they’ll take less time though and – remember – pork is done at 145º!
Yes! It’s just like making it in your oven! Just be sure to check your chicken with an instant read thermometer to make sure it’s up to temp.
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What to serve with Shake n Bake Chicken
- Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes – if you’re only making 2 chicken breasts you can do them together
- KFC Cole Slaw
- Cheese Potato Pancakes
- Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad
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Air Fryer Shake n Bake Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet Shake n Bake coating mix
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts with water – do not pat dry.4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Line air fryer basket with parchment paper.
- Add Shake N Bake to a ziploc bag and shake the chicken breasts, one at a time, to coat. Remove chicken breast from bag and place into air fryer basket in a single layer. Repeat for all breasts and discard any leftover coating.1 packet Shake n Bake coating mix
- Spray tops of chicken breasts lightly with cooking spray or olive oil spray.nonstick cooking spray
- Air Fry chicken at 360º for 10 minutes.
- Flip chicken and check temperature with Instant Read Meat Thermometer to see how far along they are. Cooking times will vary greatly depending on size and thickness of chicken breasts.
- Spray with cooking spray and air fry an additional 5-9 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Do not overcook, remove each piece as it is cooked through. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes to come up to temperature.
- Slice and serve with your favorite dipping sauce and a side of vegetables
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