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Air Fryer Chicken Strips

Crispy, golden chicken strips that are juicy on the inside and perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs panko works great
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Three shallow bowls
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into strips.
  2. In three shallow bowls, place the flour in one, beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in the third.
  3. Take a chicken strip and coat it in the flour, shaking off the excess.
  4. Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs.
  5. Roll the chicken strip in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
  6. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  7. Place the chicken strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  8. Cook the chicken strips for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through.

Notes

Pair with your favorite dipping sauce like honey mustard or ranch.