Mini Garlic Chicken Kievs in the air fryer? That sounds delicious! Here’s a simple recipe to make crispy, juicy mini garlic chicken kievs using your air fryer.
Mini Garlic Chicken Kievs Recipe (Air Fryer)
Ingredients:
For the filling:
100g unsalted butter (softened)
3-4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
For the chicken:
2 boneless chicken breasts (cut into smaller pieces, about 4-6 pieces)
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crispiness)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs (beaten)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the garlic butter filling:
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Once it’s mixed well, place the butter mixture on a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper, and shape it into a small log. Freeze for about 30 minutes until firm.
Prepare the chicken:
While the butter is freezing, take your chicken breasts and cut them into smaller pieces (mini-sized, about 4-6 pieces).
Use a sharp knife to make a pocket in the center of each piece of chicken, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Stuff the chicken:
Take the garlic butter log out of the freezer and cut it into small chunks, enough to stuff into the pockets of the chicken pieces.
Stuff each chicken piece with the garlic butter mixture, and seal the edges with toothpicks or by pressing them together.
Bread the chicken:
In three separate shallow dishes, place:
Flour in the first dish.
Beaten eggs in the second dish.
A mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in the third dish.
Dredge each stuffed chicken piece first in the flour, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Press the breadcrumbs in to make sure the coating sticks well.
Air fry the chicken:
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Place the breaded chicken pieces in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded (you might need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer).
Air fry for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).
Serve:
Once done, remove the chicken from the air fryer, discard the toothpicks, and serve hot!
Enjoy with a side of vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.
These Mini Garlic Chicken Kievs will have a crispy, golden exterior, and the inside will be full of deliciously creamy garlic butter. Perfect for a meal or even a party snack!
Let me know how it turns out or if you need more tips on the cooking process! 😄