Air fryer chicken strips breaded are a healthier and crispier alternative to traditional fried chicken strips. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Air fryer chicken strips are coated in a flavorful breading and cooked in an air fryer, which circulates hot air to cook the chicken strips evenly without the need for oil. This results in a crispy, golden-brown exterior and a tender, juicy interior. Air fryer chicken strips can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce. They can also be paired with a side of vegetables or salad for a complete meal.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
BREADED AIR FRYER CHICKEN
This Breaded Air Fryer Chicken is a healthier alternative to fried chicken. It's made with less oil, so it has less fat/calories but is still juicy & tender
Provided by Yumna Jawad
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with oregano, paprika and garlic powder until well combined.
- Spray the chicken with cooking spray, then dredge in the breadcrumbs mixture. Shake off excess breading. Repeat for the remaining chicken.
- Spray the air fryer pan with cooking spray. Then spray the outside of the breaded chicken with cooking spray, if desired. Place the chicken in the basket of the air fryer, without over crowding the pan. You may need to work in batches.
- Cook 5 minutes. Turn chicken and spray with additional cooking spray; cook until chicken is golden brown, about 4-7 more minutes. Cook time will depend on the size and thickness of your chicken breasts.
- Remove and enjoy immediately with a side salad, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 246 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
AIR FRYER CHICKEN STRIPS
Simple, basic air-fried chicken strips that are crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed full of flavor. Dip in ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Combine flour, paprika, parsley, seasoned salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Beat egg in a separate bowl.
- Dredge each chicken strip first in the seasoned flour, then in beaten egg, then back in the seasoned flour.
- Place as many strips in the basket as you can without overcrowding. Lightly mist the tops of the strips with cooking spray. Cook for 8 minutes. Flip strips over and lightly mist the tops with more cooking spray. Cook for 8 minutes more. Repeat with any remaining strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 100.2 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 228.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
AIR-FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS
Who doesn't love chicken strips? They're a great lunch item or appetizer. I find spraying the tenderloins with nonstick spray ensures a golden crisp exterior.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove membrane from each chicken tenderloin. Soak chicken tenderloins in buttermilk for 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Combine panko, flour, adobo seasoning, and Mexican seasoning in a bowl. Mix well. Drain off the buttermilk and press tenderloins into the panko mixture.
- Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place tenderloins into the air fryer basket and spray with cooking spray. Air fry for 8 minutes. Flip each tenderloin and spray again. Air fry for 8 minutes. Shake basket and spray tenderloins once more. Air fry for 4 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 197.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for the chicken strips. This will make them easier to cut and bread.
- To make the breading, you can use a pre-made breadcrumb mix or make your own by combining breadcrumbs, flour, salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.
- Be sure to coat the chicken strips evenly in the breading. This will help them to cook evenly and get a crispy coating.
- Use an air fryer that is large enough to fit the chicken strips in a single layer. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Cook the chicken strips at a high temperature for a short period of time. This will help them to get crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
- Serve the chicken strips with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.
Conclusion:
Air fryer chicken strips are a quick and easy way to make a delicious and healthy meal. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party appetizer. With the tips provided in this article, you can make perfect air fryer chicken strips every time. So next time you are looking for a tasty and convenient meal, give air fryer chicken strips a try.
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