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    Delicious Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak

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    Pin image: top is chicken fried steak and potatoes on a plate, middle says "Air fryer chicken fried steak" and bottom is a closeup of chicken fried steak with gravy over the top.
    Pin image: chicken fried steak with gravy on a plate and "air fryer chicken fried steak" overlaid on top.
    Pin image: top chicken fried steak in air fryer ready to cook, middle says "Crazy delicious chicken fried steak made in the air fryer" bottom is air fried chicken fried steak with gravy on a plate.

    Air fryer chicken fried steak is a delicious southern style steak that will quickly become a favorite breakfast recipe.

    Chicken fried steak on a plate with air fryer in the background.
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    You will find air fryer chicken fried steak to be delicious, tender and juicy, plus that satisfying crispiness on the outside.

    Topped with gravy, it is a perfect dish for breakfast or even dinner.

    Although, it might seem a bit time consuming, it is well worth the effort and goes well with a large variety of sides.

    Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak

    Serve this chicken fried steak with eggs or hash browns, and the result is satisfying and heartwarming.

    Traditionally, chicken fried steak is deep-fried in oil to get that golden and crunchy exterior and juicy interior. However, if you want to skip the deep frying, you can use the air fryer and still get a nice, crispy steak!

    What is Chicken Fried Steak?

    Chicken fried steak is an utterly delicious way of eating a cube steak.

    Made with southern style cooking, a chicken fried steak is a piece of cube steak that is dredged in flour, an egg wash and flour again, then fried to perfection.

    What Kind of Meat is Chicken Fried Steak?

    The most commonly used meat for chicken fried steak is cube steak. If you can't find cube steak, you can use round steak instead.

    How to Reheat Chicken Fried Steak?

    It is super simple to reheat leftover chicken fried steak using your air fryer. Just place it in the air fryer basket and air fry for about 5 to 7 minutes at 400Β° F.

    Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak Ingredients

    Chicken fried steak ingredients top left and clockwise: air fryer, bowl with two eggs, small container of butter, cubed steak on plate, two containers with seasoning, measuring cup with milk, and bowl with flour.
    • 2 cubed steaks
    • 1 cup of flour
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp pepper
    • Β½ tsp garlic powder
    • Β½ tsp onion powder
    • ΒΌ tsp celery salt

    How to Make Chicken Fried Steak in an Air Fryer

    Step 1:  In a shallow dish beat the two eggs and set aside. In a second dish stir the seasonings into the flour.

    Step 2: Dredge the steaks in the flour, then the egg and then back in the flour to fully bread them.

    chicken fried steak dredged with flour in a container of flour.
    chicken fried steak with flour on it in a bowl of eggs.

    Step 3:  Spray air fryer basket with oil. Place the steaks into the air fryer basket and spray the steaks with oil. Cook on 390Β°F for 11 minutes. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes.

    Cooked chicken fried steak in an air fryer basket.

    While the steaks are cooking, make the gravy.

    How to Make Gravy for Chicken Fried Steak

    Gravy Ingredients

    • Β½ cup of milk
    • Β½ cup of butter
    • Β½ teaspoon of salt
    • 1 teaspoon of pepper

    You'll love this gravy poured over your chicken fried steak.

    Step 1:  While the steaks are cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add in the milk, salt and pepper. Whisk in a tablespoon of flour at a time until desired thickness of gravy is achieved. I used 3 tablespoons.

    Chicken Fried Steak Gravy in a pan.

    Step 2: Pull the steaks out of the air fryer basket and drizzle as much gravy as you want on top.

    Step 3: Enjoy!

    Two pieces of chicken fried steak with gravy on a plate.

    What to Serve with Chicken Fried Steak

    There are so many delicious things to serve with air fryer chicken fried steak! Go with traditional breakfast items if you are enjoying it to start your day and some dinner sides for a delicious breakfast for dinner.

    Here are just a few ideas:

    • eggs
    • hash browns
    • toast
    • creamed corn
    • mashed potatoes
    • coleslaw
    • green salad
    • pan fried potatoes
    • corn on the cob
    • biscuits
    • Brussel sprouts
    • green beans

    More Air Fryer Recipes

    Chicken fried steak on a plate.

    Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak

    Jenny
    You'll love these air fryer chicken fried steaks. They are perfect when you are wanting some good Southern cooking.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Breakfast, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 steaks
    Calories 1033 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cubed steaks
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • Β½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • Β½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ΒΌ teaspoon celery salt

    Gravy Ingredients

    • Β½ cup milk
    • Β½ cup butter
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a shallow bowl beat the two eggs and set aside. In a second bowl stir salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and celery salt until combined.
    • Dredge the steaks in the flour, then the egg and then back in the flour to fully bread them.
    • Place the steaks in air fryer basket and spray well with oil. Cook at 390Β°F for 11 minutes. Flip and cook for 3 more minutes.
    • While steaks are cooking, make the gravy. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the milk, salt and pepper. Whisk in a tablespoon of flour at a time until desired thickness of gravy is achieved. I used 3 tablespoons.
    • Remove steaks from air fryer and serve with gravy.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1steakCalories: 1033kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 50gFat: 73gSaturated Fat: 39gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 415mgSodium: 3170mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1766IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 205mgIron: 6mg
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