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Air-Fryer Chicken Donuts
Golden, crispy, and delicious savory donuts made with shredded chicken and veggies.
Ingredients
For the Donut Mixture:
* 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
* ½ cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, and green mix)
* ¼ cup chopped green onions (scallions)
* ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
* 1 large egg
* 2 tbsp cornstarch
* 1 tsp dried herbs (parsley, oregano, or Italian seasoning)
* Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Coating:
* ½ all purpose flour + 1cup water (or buttermilk/beaten egg)
* 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Panko)
* Cooking spray (olive oil or avocado oil spray)
Instructions
1. Mix the Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced bell peppers, green onions, cornstarch, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Add the shredded cheese and crack the egg into the bowl. Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.
2. Shape the Donuts:
Grease your hands with oil.
Take a portion of the mixture and shape it into a ball. Flatten it slightly and poke a hole in the center with your finger to create a donut shape. Repeat until you have formed all your donuts
3. Bread the Donuts
Set up a breading station. Place the slurry in one shallow bowl and the breadcrumbs in another.
* Dip each chicken donut into the slurry to coat it.
* Transfer it to the breadcrumbs and press gently to ensure an even, thick coating on all sides.
4. Air Fry:
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
* Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper (optional, but helpful for cleanup).
* Place the breaded donuts in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they aren't touching.
* Spray the tops generously with cooking oil spray to help them get golden and crispy.
5. Cook:
Air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying the other side with oil, until they are deep golden brown and crispy.
6. Serve:
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce (ketchup, sriracha mayo, or sweet chili sauce work well). Enjoy!
2026-04-03 20:31:33