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Air Fryer Creamy Garlic Chicken
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Air Fryer Creamy Garlic Chicken

Air Fryer Creamy Garlic Chicken is a crispy, tender, chicken dish made with a flavorful creamy garlic sauce. Quick and delicious dinner in about 30 minutes.
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword air fried, air fryer, chicken, garlic
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Large Skillet

Ingredients

CHICKEN:

  • 2 large chicken breasts - boneless, skinless
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

SAUCE:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 whole garlic peeled 10-12 cloves
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 180-degree C / 350-degrees F.
  • Butterfly the chicken by cutting in half horizontally, to create 2 thin slices.
  • Season the chicken on both sides with granulated garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and parmesan.
  • Coat the chicken in the flour and parmesan mixture, shake off excess.
  • Spray the basket with little oil and place 2 chicken pieces in it. (if you have a large air fryer - you can do them all at once)
  • Spray some oil on the top. Cook for 6 minutes on each side. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.

For Sauce:

  • Add the oil and butter to a large, tall-sided skillet. (It will need to be large enough to accommodate the chicken breasts later)
  • Add the onions and sauté it until soft and translucent.
  • Next add the peeled whole garlic cloves and cook for a few seconds until the garlic cloves are lightly browned on outside.
  • Add chicken broth and let it simmer for 5 minutes (until it reduces to half).
  • Reduce the heat to low.
  • Add the heavy cream and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the flavors are all combined in the gravy.
  • Mix in the parmesan and continue cooking again for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy and bubbly.
  • Season with black pepper.
  • Add in the air-fried chicken and cook for a couple of minutes to soak up all the flavors.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with pasta if desired.

Notes

STORAGE: You can store the creamy garlic chicken in an airtight container for 5 days in the refrigerator or around 3 months in the freezer.
Notes:
If you want more garlicky flavor then mince the cloves before adding them to the gravy. (Whole cloves will give a much milder flavor)