Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Kiev Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, fresh parsley, minced garlic, and salt until well combined. Divide the herb butter mixture into two equal portions and shape them into balls. Place the butter balls on a baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes to firm up.
2. Lay the chicken breasts on a clean surface and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Place one frozen butter ball in the center of each chicken breast. Wrap the chicken around the butter, forming a ball shape. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, twisting the ends to secure. Return to the baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to help maintain the shape during cooking.
3. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. Prepare three shallow dishes for breading the chicken. Place flour in the first dish, beaten egg in the second, and combine panko breadcrumbs with paprika in the third dish. Dredge each chicken breast thoroughly in the flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat evenly with the panko mixture.
5. Carefully place the breaded chicken breasts into the preheated air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Lightly spray each breast with nonstick cooking spray.
6. Air fry for 5 minutes. Spray again with nonstick cooking spray and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 5 more minutes. The juices should run clear when pierced with a fork.
7. Transfer the cooked chicken Kiev to a cutting board and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 783 kcal
• Fat Content: 35 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 1826 mg
• Protein Content: 64 g
• Cholesterol Content: 292 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 64 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 18 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g