Air Fried Chicken Strips

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside – that’s what you can expect from these air-fried chicken strips! A healthier alternative to deep-frying, this recipe yields tender and flavorful chicken strips with minimal oil. With a simple dredging process and a quick air fry, you’ll be enjoying these tasty bites in no time!

Ready Time

45 mins

Yields

4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Dip each chicken strip into the flour mixture, coating evenly, then into the panko breadcrumbs, pressing the crumbs onto the chicken to adhere.

Place the coated chicken strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken strips.

Cook the chicken strips for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through, or until cooked through and golden brown. Repeat with any remaining chicken strips.

Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For an extra crispy coating, make sure to pat the chicken strips dry with a paper towel before coating them in the flour mixture and panko breadcrumbs.

If using cayenne pepper, adjust the amount to your desired level of heat.

To ensure even cooking, make sure the chicken strips are in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

If necessary, cook in batches.

Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket, as this can affect the cooking performance and quality of the chicken strips.

To achieve the crispiest results, don’t skip the olive oil drizzle before cooking.

For a variation, try using different seasonings or herbs in the flour mixture to give the chicken strips unique flavors.