Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak (With Gravy!)
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak (with gravy!) is a comfort-food classic you can easily make at home - no deep-frying required! Using tenderized cube steak and a seasoned, simple breading, this gluten-free and dairy-free version cooks to golden perfection in a short time with minimal mess. Try this all-in-one recipe, served with creamy white gravy, for an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings 4
Calories 635kcal
Equipment
- Shallow bowls
- whisk
Ingredients
For Steak:
- 4 cube steaks
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup tapioca flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons herb and garlic seasoning
- Avocado oil spray
For Gravy:
- 2 tablespoon dairy free butter
- 1/4 cup gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 11 oz almond cooking milk
Instructions
For the Steak:
- Beat together two eggs in shallow bowl
- In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together almond flour, tapioca flour, and seasoning
- Dip each cube steak in beaten egg and coat well
- Transfer cube steaks to flour mixture and use your hands to coat the steaks well, pressing the mixture into the meat
- Generously spray the coated steaks with avocado oil and place them in air fryer basket
- Cook at 400℉ for 12-15 minutes until steak reaches an internal temperature of 165℉ (spray 1-2 additional times with oil if needed)
For the Gravy:
- Heat butter in small saucepan over medium heat
- Whisk in flour and let it cook for 1-2 minutes
- Very slowly, stir in chicken broth while continuing to whisk
- Next, whisk in almond cooking milk slowly
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue to whisk for 3-5 more minutes
- If mixture is too thick, add more chicken broth
- Spoon gravy generously over cube steaks right before serving
Notes
- Store leftover steaks and gravy in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350℉ for a few minutes until warmed through and crispy again.
- Press the flour mixture firmly into the steaks, and let them rest briefly before cooking to help the breading stick.
- Generously spray the uncooked, coated steaks with avocado oil for a crispy texture.
- Cook at 400°℉ for the best texture.
- Steaks should reach an internal temperature of 160-165℉.
- Avoid overcrowding the basket and cook in batches as needed.
- Avoid flipping the steaks during reheating or cooking to prevent the breading from falling off.
Nutrition
Calories: 635kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 7mg