Air Fryer Chicken Strips (Printable Version)

Golden crispy chicken strips with juicy centers, made healthier in the air fryer with minimal oil.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

→ Breading

02 - 3/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Wet Mix

09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 2 tablespoons low-fat milk

→ For Air Frying

11 - Olive oil spray

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Pat chicken strips dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and low-fat milk until well combined.
04 - In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure breading adheres properly.
06 - Arrange coated strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray both sides with olive oil spray.
07 - Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
08 - Transfer to serving plate and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • All the crunch and satisfaction of fried chicken without standing over a pot of bubbling oil.
  • Ready in under half an hour, perfect for those nights when takeout feels like the only option.
  • High in protein and easy to tweak with spices you already have in the pantry.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the chicken, the breading will peel off in sad little clumps, learned that the hard way on my first attempt.
  • Don't overcrowd the basket or the strips will steam instead of crisp, cook in batches if you need to.
03 -
  • Press the breadcrumbs on firmly with your palms, not just a light tap, that's the difference between a coating that stays put and one that falls off.
  • Let the breaded strips rest for 5 minutes before air frying, it helps the coating set and stick even better during cooking.
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