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Air Fryer Crispy Onion Chicken

Published: Mar 23, 2023 · Last Updated: Mar 23, 2023 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Air fryer crispy onion chicken is flavorful and easy to make. This air fryer chicken can be cooked in less than 25 minutes and is perfectly crunchy thanks to the French fried crispy onions.

French onion crunch chicken on a white plate.

Okay, the other day we got Hello Fresh. And in our order was this onion crunch chicken. And it was so delicious, I dreamt about it afterwards. Okay, maybe not quite.

But I DID think about it the next day. And the next. And then I decided I needed to make a version of it, but in the air fryer.

The chicken gets lightly dredged in flour here, and then coated in a homemade honey mustard sauce, and then covered in the crushed French fried onions.

After it's cooked in the air fryer, it is so flavorful and crispy and delicious. This onion crunch chicken is one of my favorite chicken dishes that requires minimal ingredients, but is so easy to make.

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast
  • French fried onions
  • Dijon mustard
  • Honey
  • Olive oil
  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Pepper

What are French fried onions?

French fried onions, also known as fried onion straws or crispy onions, are thin slices of onions that have been coated in a seasoned flour or breadcrumb mixture and then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown.

They are commonly used as a topping for salads, casseroles (like green bean casserole!), and other dishes to add a crunchy texture and savory flavor.

You can find these French onions in most grocery stores, and Trader Joe's, Randall's, and Target have their own branded versions.

Customization ideas

Want a bit of spice? When adding salt and pepper to the chicken, also add a little ground cayenne. You can also add red pepper flakes.

Want even more flavor? Season the chicken breast with onion powder, garlic powder, or smoked paprika before adding flour.

What to serve with the French onion chicken?

This chicken pairs well with so many other dishes! Some of my favorites are air fryer asparagus, air fryer sweet potato wedges, air fryer smashed potatoes, or air fryer lemon zucchini.

Recipe notes

  • Watch carefully to make sure french onions do not burn in the air fryer.
  • When cooking chicken in the air fryer, I highly recommend a meat thermometer as cook times can vary based on the thickness of your chicken breast.

How to make air fryer crispy onion chicken

Add the crispy French fried onions to a bowl. Smash some with a spoon/fork so that there are no overly large pieces.

French fried onions in a bowl.

To another bowl, add the dijon mustard, olive oil, and honey.

Olive oil, honey, and dijon in a bowl.

Stir together with a fork or a whisk.

Honey mustard sauce.

Take your chicken breast and slice in half lengthwise so that you have two thinner slices of chicken breast. This will help them to cook more quickly in the air fryer.

Season with pepper and a tiny bit of salt (if desired) -- note -- the Fried onions also add a lot of salt to the chicken.

Chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper.

Sprinkle the flour over the chicken breasts and then rub into coat on all sides.

Chicken with flour.

Coat each chicken breast in the honey mustard mixture.

Dipping chicken in honey mustard sauce.

Dip in the crispy onions to coat on each side. Don't worry, there will be spaces in between the onions.

Breading chicken with crunchy onions.

Either brush your air fryer basket with oil or use air fryer parchment paper.

Place the chicken in the air fryer basket.

Uncooked air fryer crunchy onion chicken in air fryer basket.

Cook at 380 degrees F for 10-14 minutes, flipping after 6 minutes. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Air fryer crunchy onion chicken in air fryer basket.

Plate and enjoy!

French onion crunch chicken on a white plate up close.
French onion crunch chicken on a white plate up close.

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Air Fryer Crispy Onion Chicken

Recipe by Aimee
Air fryer crispy onion chicken is flavorful and easy to make. This air fryer chicken can be cooked in less than 25 minutes and is perfectly crunchy thanks to the French fried crispy onions.
5 from 38 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 14 minutes mins
Total Time 24 minutes mins
Course Air Fryer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 469 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions
  • 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken breast dry with paper towels. Slice in half so that you have two thin chicken breasts.
  • In a bowl, add the crispy fried onions. Crush any larger pieces with a fork or spoon.
  • To another bowl, add the dijon mustard, olive oil, and honey. Stir until combined.
  • Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Then, sprinkle the flour over the chicken breasts and then rub into coat on all sides.
  • Dip each chicken breast in the honey dijon mixture, and then in the crispy onions to coat the chicken breasts.
  • Either brush air fryer basket with oil or use air fryer parchment paper. Place chicken breasts in air fryer basket.
  • Cook at 380 degrees F for 6 minutes, then flip and cook another 4-8 minutes until chicken breast is cooked through (for a total of 10-14 minutes).
  • Plate and enjoy.

Notes

  • Do not oversalt your chicken before cooking. The crispy fried onions can be salty, so they already add a nice amount of salt.
  • Watch carefully to make sure french onions do not burn in the air fryer.
  • When cooking chicken in the air fryer, I highly recommend a meat thermometer as cook times can vary based on the thickness of your chicken breast. Chicken should be cooked to a temperature of 165 degrees F when measured with a meat thermometer.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 25gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 530mgPotassium: 447mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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