AIR FRYER CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

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Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links.This Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak is the perfect weeknight comfort food meal. These are easy to make and require much less oil than deep frying. The breading is full of herbs and spices and the egg wash has buffalo sauce for extra kick. These crispy fried steaks are finished with a peppery white gravy. This recipe is one of my favorites! Check out this recipe & more on my blog HERE: https://biteswithbri.com/air-fryer-chicken...

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

2 6 ounce cube steaks or thinly pound sirloin steaks
spray oil
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, optional
1 large egg
2 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon buffalo hot sauce*
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup milk*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic

Steps:

Review all recipe notes and instructions before beginning.
Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and set aside. Make the dredging station. You will need 2 shallow bowls or dishes and a plate. In one, whisk together all of the dry ingredients. In the other, whisk together all of the wet ingredients.
With one hand (left) drop the steak into the flour mixture. Fully coat the steak in the flour mixture, pressing it onto the steak and shaking off any excess flour.
Drop the steak into the egg mixture.
Using the other hand (right), remove it from the egg mixture and place it back into the flour mixture. Using the other hand (left), coat the steak in flour once again. Press the mixture into the steak and be sure it is fully coated.
Shake off any excess and place on the plate.
Repeat with the other steak. Set the steaks aside for 10 minutes to rest.
Spray the air fryer basket generously. Heat the empty basket for 5 minutes at 400 degrees.
Quickly remove the basket and place the steaks in it. Generously spray the tops of the steaks with oil.
Air fry for 4-6 minutes at 400 degrees. Time will vary depending on air fryer and thickness.
While the steaks are air frying, prepare the gravy. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until a paste forms.
Add the milk, salt, pepper, and garlic. Simmer on medium low until the gravy reaches desired thickness. It should coat the back of a spoon. Set aside.
Flip the steaks gently. Spray again lightly with oil. Air fryer for another 6-7 minutes or until the steaks are golden and reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
Serve with gravy on top.