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Chicken strips on a plate with sauce.

Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Strips

5 from 18 votes
Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
These Air Fryer Chicken Strips come out super crispy, tender and golden. Easy to make, with a delectably seasoned breadcrumb coating.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 12 strips
strips

Ingredients

  • 12 piece chicken tenders film removed
  • 1 large egg
  • olive oil spray

Breading

  • ¾ cup panko crumbs
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • ¾ tsp. onion powder
  • ¾ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated

Special Sauce Dip

  • cup light mayo
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 3 tbsp. sweet relish
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. onion powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 F.
  • In one bowl, whisk the egg. In another bow, mix the breading mixture.
  • Coat the tenders with the egg batter and then in the breading mixture, patting the tenders well with the breading mixture to coat them well.
  • Line the tenders in the air fryer without over lapping them and spray generously with the olive oil spray.
  • Cook the tenders on each side for for 5-6 minutes, total of 10-12 minutes, spraying the tenders again when you flip over.
  • Remove from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute and serve with your favorite dip.

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Notes

  • Be sure to use a preheated air fryer.
  • Remove any film from the tenders.
  • Spray the tenders generously with olive oil.
  • Make sure the tenders don't overlap in the air fryer, so they cook evenly.
  • Allow to cool slightly before serving.
  • Sprinkle with some fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
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