Bisquick Oven Fried Chicken

Crunchy and juicy Bisquick oven fried chicken is a classic dinner that the whole family loves. Tender pieces of chicken are double battered in an egg wash and Bisquick baking mix with parmesan cheese, then baked to perfection. The result is a dish that’s healthier than deep-frying, but still has that great crispy texture and amazing fried chicken taste you crave. This Bisquick chicken breast recipe can be oven baked or prepared in the air fryer. It’s an easy and quick entree that’s ready to serve with your favorite sides in only 30 minutes.

The Best Bisquick Oven Fried Chicken

When I was a kid, Shake n Bake Chicken was a big thing. This Bisquick crispy oven baked chicken recipe reminds me a lot of that, since one way to easily coat the chicken is to add the flour mix to a ziplock bag, then add the chicken, and shake it to coat.

The secret to perfect oven-fried chicken that is crispy and crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside is to double coat the chicken.

Pieces are dipped in egg, shaken up with Bisquick and parmesan cheese, then dipped and shaken again. Melted butter is drizzled on the chicken just before it is baked to add that golden fried texture and flavor.

These simple foolproof steps are sure to help you make the best parmesan baked chicken that’s better (and healthier!) than deep frying.

For an even more convenient and modern twist, we also have steps for how to prepare this easy chicken recipe in the air fryer. Either method, baked or air fried, only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

These crispy chicken breasts are made with a ready-to-go Bisquick baking mix. So you only need a handful of other ingredients for this easy recipe!

• Eggs – This is used to bind the breading mix to the chicken so don’t skip this.
  
• Bisquick mix – If you don’t have one, you can make your own with our homemade baking mix recipe.
  
• Parmesan cheese – this gives a salty and nutty flavor.
  
• Seasoning – We used garlic salt and paprika for this recipe. You can also use or add your favorite seasonings such as ground black pepper or cayenne.
  
• Chicken – We used chicken breasts as a base for this recipe. However, you can also use different cuts of your choice.
  
• Butter – This adds flavor to this recipe by being drizzled before baking. You can omit this if you prefer.

How to Make Crispy Oven Baked Bisquick Chicken

This fantastic dish is as easy to make as it is tasty to enjoy. There are four main steps to prepare the best Bisquick fried chicken recipe in 30 minutes from start to finish.

1. First, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or aluminum foil sprayed with nonstick spray.
2. Next, beat the two eggs in a small tray or rimmed dish. Add the Bisquick, cheese, garlic salt and paprika to a large 1-gallon resealable bag. Give a gently shake to mix.
3. Dip the chicken into the beaten eggs, then place in the plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake to coat. For the BEST and crispiest Bisquick oven fried chicken, do another round of dipping the chicken into the egg and then coating again in more of the Bisquick mixture. Set the coated chicken onto the prepare baking sheet. Repeat this process with all of the pieces. Drizzle melted butter evenly over all of the chicken.
4. Bake the Bisquick chicken for 25 minutes, turning over halfway through cooking (about 12 minutes into baking). Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is 165 degrees before removing from the oven.

Keep reading for these tips and frequently asked questions on how to prepare crispy Bisquick air fryer chicken breasts or see the recipe below!

Tips and Frequently Asked Questions