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A close-up shot of a serving plate on a white marble cooktop, featuring a crispy golden-brown chicken roll sliced open, revealing the rich, melted garlic herb butter inside, ready to be enjoyed.

Chicken Kiev Air Fryer Recipe

Crispy, golden, and filled with a rich garlic butter center, this Air Fryer Chicken Kiev delivers all the indulgence of the classic dish—without deep frying! A quick, easy, and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French, Ukrainian
Servings 2
Calories 783 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin (for pounding chicken)
  • Sharp knife
  • Shallow dishes (for dredging)
  • Cooking spray

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
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • nonstick cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix softened butter, parsley, minced garlic, and salt. Freeze for 10 minutes.
    A close-up shot of a small glass bowl on a white marble cooktop, filled with softened butter, chopped parsley, minced garlic, and salt, being mixed with a spoon. The creamy mixture is well combined and ready to be frozen for later use.
  • Pound chicken breasts to ¼-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
    A close-up shot of two boneless, skinless chicken breasts placed on a wooden cutting board over a white marble cooktop, being pounded with a meat mallet to achieve an even ¼-inch thickness, preparing them for stuffing.
  • Place a small piece of butter mixture in the center of each chicken breast and roll tightly, sealing the edges.
    A close-up shot of a flattened chicken breast on a white marble cooktop, with a small piece of chilled garlic herb butter placed in the center, ready to be rolled up tightly to seal in the flavors.
  • Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with panko and paprika.
    A close-up shot of a glass bowl on a white marble cooktop, where a floured chicken roll is being dipped into beaten egg, fully coated and ready for the next step in the breading process.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
    A close-up shot of a plate on a white marble cooktop, where a chicken roll is being coated in a mixture of panko bread crumbs and paprika, creating a crispy and flavorful outer layer.
  • Place the chicken in the air fryer, seam-side down, and cook for 16-18 minutes until golden and crispy.
    A close-up shot of an air fryer basket on a white marble cooktop, lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, with breaded chicken rolls placed seam-side down, ready to be cooked to golden perfection.
  • Let rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the butter to set inside.
  • Serve hot with your favorite sides!
    A close-up shot of a serving plate on a white marble cooktop, featuring a crispy golden-brown chicken roll sliced open, revealing the rich, melted garlic herb butter inside, ready to be enjoyed.