Description
This is an air fryer chicken strips recipe that is juicy and crispy with panko breadcrumbs. They’re done cooking in just 12 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 cups Regular Breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Tenderize: Tenderize chicken breasts with a mallet. Slice chicken into strips by cutting on the long-edge into 1/2″ thick pieces.
- Prepare Coating: In a bowl, add eggs and scramble. In another bowl, add flour and all seasonings. In a microwave-safe bowl, add all of the breadcrumbs and olive oil, stir well. Microwave panko for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until golden brown.
- Bread: Dredge chicken strips in flour, then dip in egg, followed by panko breadcrumbs. Press panko into the chicken to adhere.
- Air Fry: Spray air fryer basket with oil spray. Add a single layer of chicken and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for a total of 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway. If breadcrumbs look dry, spray with additional oil.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To cook from frozen, preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 621 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken strips, panko chicken tenders, crispy chicken