Air Fryer Chicken Strips (Printable Version)

Golden crispy chicken strips with juicy centers, made healthier using an air fryer and whole wheat coating.

# What You'll 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 - Heat 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.
04 - In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Dip each chicken strip into egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure coating 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 immediately with your preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that deep-fried crunch without standing over hot oil or feeling guilty after.
  • The whole thing comes together faster than delivery, and your kitchen stays cool.
  • Kids and adults both fight over the last piece, which is always a win.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the chicken, the breading will slide right off mid-cook and you'll end up with naked, sad strips.
  • Don't stack the strips in the basket, they need space for the hot air to circulate or they'll steam instead of crisp.
  • Flip them gently with tongs, not a fork, or you'll pierce the coating and lose all that juice.
03 -
  • Press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken with your palms, not just your fingertips, for a coating that actually stays put.
  • If your air fryer runs hot, check the strips at 10 minutes, every machine has its own personality and you'll learn yours fast.
  • Let the cooked strips rest on a wire rack for a minute instead of a plate so the bottom stays crispy.
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