Healthy, extra crispy air fryer chicken STRIPS. Made with simple ingredients, they taste far better (and are better for you!) than frozen or fried!
PREP TIME: 5minutes
COOK TIME: 20minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25minutes
SERVINGS: 4 servings (about 14 tenders)
INGREDIENTS For Crispy AirFryer Chicken Strips Recipe
FOR THE AIR FRYER CHICKEN STRIPS:
⭐2 pounds chicken tenders about 14
⭐2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
⭐2 large eggs
⭐1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
⭐1/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
⭐2 teaspoons paprika
⭐1 teaspoon garlic powder
⭐1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
⭐Olive oil spray
FOR DIPPING (optional):
⭐Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
⭐Honey Mustard Sauce from this Pecan Crusted Chicken
⭐Barbecue Sauce
⭐Basil Yogurt Sauce from these Zucchini Fries
INSTRUCTIONS For Crispy AirFryer Chicken Strips Recipe
⭐With paper towels, pat the chicken tenders dry. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
⭐In a shallow bowl (a pie dish works well) beat the eggs together. In a second shallow bowl, stir together the panko, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and keep it nearby.
⭐Coat the chicken tenders: Working a few at a time, dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture, patting it gently as needed to adhere. Shake off excess.
⭐Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pieces.
⭐Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. If you’d like to keep the chicken warm between batches, turn a regular oven to 250 degrees F.
⭐Coat the air fryer basket with the olive oil cooking spray, then add chicken tenders in a single layer so that they are not touching (I can cook 4 at a time). Coat the top of the chicken tenders with oil spray.
⭐Cook the chicken for 7 to 8 minutes, pulling out the air fryer basket and flipping the pieces over once halfway through. (The chicken should register at least 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer and the outsides will be golden brown and crisp.)
⭐Repeat with remaining chicken tenders, keeping them warm in the oven between batches as desired. Enjoy hot.
NOTES:
TO STORE: Refrigerate chicken tenders in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers in the oven at 350 degrees F, in the air fryer, or in the microwave.
TO FREEZE: Lay cooked chicken tenders in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze until solid, then transfer the frozen tenders to an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
SERVING:1(of4)CALORIES:343kcalCARBOHYDRATES:12gPROTEIN:53gFAT:9gSATURATEDFAT:2gPOLYUNSATURATEDFAT:2gMONOUNSATURATED FAT: 3gTRANS FAT: 1gCHOLESTEROL: 227mgPOTASSIUM: 913mgFIBER: 2gSUGAR: 1gVITAMIN A: 680IUVITAMIN C: 5mgCALCIUM: 37mgIRON: 2mg
