Did you know you could make homemade Burger King chicken fries in the Air Fryer? This easy copycat recipe is super crispy, delicious and is best served with your favourite dipping sauce! Defiantly a better than take out quick snack!
What are chicken fries?
Chicken fries are made of crispy fried chicken strips in the shape of French fries. The most common cut of chicken used is boneless skinless chicken breasts. The chicken is coated in a bread crumb mixture and then deep fried or could also be cooked in an air fryer at home. The fast food chain restaurant Burger King has the delicious dish on their menu.
Are chicken fries the same as chicken nuggets?
Although similar chicken fries and chicken nuggets are not the same. Chicken nuggets tend to have a circular shape and be made out of a ground chicken mixture rather than the vertical chicken fries shape. Both products can have a breaded coating using breadcrumbs or a flour wet batter.
How long to cook chicken fries in air fryer
Homemade chicken fries using fresh raw chicken takes 10 minutes to cook in the air fryer. For the best crispy results cooking at 340°F/170°C works best.
How to cook chicken fries in air fryer
Homemade and delicious chicken fries are quite easy to make in the air fryer rather than deep frying. See the steps below (refer to the recipe card below low for the full recipe ingredients list, recipe and notes)
Preparing the raw chicken:
Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them down the sides creating thinner fillets. Then begin to slice the chicken breast , vertically on the longest side, into thin 1-inch-thick chicken fries strips. Place into a bowl and season with garlic powder, white pepper, onion powder and salt
Chicken 1st flour dredge:
Add the flour and cornmeal into a food bag and combine. Then add the chicken and shake the large resealable plastic bag until all the chicken pieces are coated.
Seasoned breading:
Create an egg mixture by whisking together the 2 eggs. In another shallow bowl mix together the golden bread crumbs and seasonings listed. Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, shake off the excess liquid then place into the seasoned bread crumbs. You can place them on a cooling rack if you need to make them in batches.
Air fry chicken fries:
Brush oil or use a cooking spray to cover the base of the preheated air-fryer basket. Place the chicken fries in the air fryer basket, ensure that there is one layer only and do not overcrowd the basket. This is the best way to make the air fryer chicken fries are crispy. Air fry for the cooking time of 10 minutes at 340°F/170°C. Turn over chicken the fries at the hallway point. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165ºF (75ºC)+ once cooked and golden brown, you can use a meat thermometer to check this.
Serve:
These air fryer chicken fries are best served hot and with your favorite dipping sauce : ketchup, honey mustard , hot sauce , bbq sauce, spicy mayonnaise or a squeeze of lemon juice etc.
How long to cook frozen chicken fries in air fryer
Presently chicken fries can also be sold pre-cooked as a handy convivence food, for example Tyson chicken fries sold in the US or Iceland chicken strips sold in the UK! You do not need to thaw the chicken fries before cooking in the air fryer. You can cook frozen chicken fries at the higher temperature of 380ºF (190ºC) in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes
Can you cook chicken and fries together
Yes, you can cook chicken and fries at the same time in the air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer you can probably get 2-3 servings of fries and chicken in one air fryer basket. The trick is to push the chicken and the fries to either side. Also add the each item into the air fryer subject to its individual cooking time. For example, if frozen French fries take 12 minutes to cook but the chicken takes 8 minutes, I would add the chicken into the air fryer after 4 minutes so both will be cooked at the same time.
How to reheat in the air fryer.
Place the chicken fries into the air fryer basket, make sure you do this in a single layer to maximise crispiness and even cooking. Air fry for 3 minutes at 356 °F /180°C.
Can you deep fry chicken fries?
Chicken fries are mostly deep fried in fast food restaurants such as Burger King. This can also be done at home by frying in a domestic deep fat fryer appliance or in a pan/pot filled with a neutral oil at (356 °F /180°C). The chicken fries cooked from frozen or fresh should have a cook time between 6-8 minutes and will float to the top of the oil once ready. Paper towels placed on a baking sheet can be used to drain the excess oil.
Does burger king still have chicken fries?
The popular menu item chicken fries originally hit the Burger king menu back in 2005, fans were disappointed when it was discontinued back in 2012. However, chicken fries are back on the menu in most stores across the US an UK.
How much are burger king chicken fries
Chicken fries retail for £4.79 in the UK for 6 pieces or £6.49 for 9 pieces. You can also purchase the as a meal with fries and a drink for £5.79.
Are chicken fries at Burger King real chicken?
Burger king advises that their chicken fries are “100% chicken breast coated in a light and crispy breading”
Nutrition Info
Are chicken fries good for you?
High-calorie meals usually contain food that has been deep fried, which is typically the most common method for chicken fries to be cooked. Air frying chicken fries can be a healthy alternative cooking method.
How much protein does chicken fries have?
There is 18.6 grams of protein per portion in this air fryer chicken fries recipe.
Are Burger King chicken fries Keto friendly?
Chicken fries can be keto friend by using a keto friendly flour/breading as a substitute. For example:
- Almond flour
- Coconut flour
- Oat flour
What goes good with chicken fries?
Chicken fries can be served with a range of side dishes, here are some ideas of what I like to to pair them with:
- French fries
- AIR FRYER GARLIC PARMESAN TRUFFLE FRIES
- ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES WITH CREAM CHEESE
- HOMEMADE AIR FRYER GARLIC BREAD
- Chips
- Tater tots
- Dipping sauces
- Green beans
How do I make the best chicken fries?
Here are some tips on how to make the best chicken fries:
- Cut into vertical long strips
- Use chicken boneless breast or chicken tenders
- Marinating the chicken overnight in buttermilk will tenderise the chicken meat
- Season the batter or breading heavily for the best flavours
- Do not overcrowd the deep fryer, pan, or air fryer when cooking.
- Best to cook the chicken fries in batches
Air fryer chicken fries
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Did you know you could make homemade Burger King chicken fries in the Air Fryer? This easy copycat recipe is super crispy, delicious and is best served with your favourite dipping sauce! Defiantly a better than take out quick snack!
Ingredients
Chicken
- Chicken breasts x 2
- Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
- White pepper – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
Flour for dredging
- All-purpose / plain flour – ½ cup / 68 grams
- Fine cornmeal flour (polenta / maize flour) – ½ cup / 68 grams
Seasoned Breading
- Golden breadcrumbs – x 2 cups
- Oregano – 1 teaspoon
- Dried parsley – 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
- Onion powder – 1 teaspoon
- Paprika – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Eggs x 2 whisked
Vegetable oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preparing the raw chicken: Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them down the sides creating thinner fillets. Then begin to slice the chicken breast , vertically on the longest side, into thin 1-inch-thick chicken fries strips. Place into a bowl and season with garlic powder, white pepper, onion powder and salt
- Chicken 1st flour dredge: Add the flour and cornmeal into a food bag and combine. Then add the chicken and shake the large resealable plastic bag until all the chicken pieces are coated.
- Seasoned breading: Create an egg mixture by whisking together the 2 eggs. In another shallow bowl mix together the golden bread crumbs and seasonings listed. Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, shake off the excess liquid then place into the seasoned bread crumbs. You can place them on a cooling rack if you need to make them in batches.
- Air fry chicken fries: Brush oil or use a cooking spray to cover the base of the preheated air-fryer basket. Place the chicken fries in the air fryer basket, ensure that there is one layer only and do not overcrowd the basket. This is the best way to make the air fryer chicken fries are crispy. Air fry for the cooking time of 10-12 minutes at 340°F/170°C. Turn over chicken the fries at the hallway point. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165ºF (75ºC)+ once cooked and golden brown.
- Serve: These air fryer chicken fries are best served hot and with your favourite dipping sauce: ketchup, honey mustard , hot sauce , spicy mayonnaise or a squeeze of lemon juice etc.
Notes
- You can use panko breadcrumbs as an alternative if cannot source golden bread breadcrumbs. Toast the panko breadcrumbs beforehand in a dry pan till golden brown before using for the breading.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American Copycat Takeout
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