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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
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French, Ukrainian
Calories: 783
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Let rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the butter to set inside.
  8. 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.