Air Fryer Chicken Strips (Printable)

Crispy chicken strips with golden Parmesan breadcrumb coating, air fried to perfection in just 27 minutes.

# 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Pat chicken strips dry with paper towels.
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 the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure even adherence.
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 - Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that deep fried crunch without the guilt or the lingering smell of oil in your hair.
  • They cook faster than preheating a conventional oven, and cleanup is just one basket to wash.
  • The Parmesan in the breading adds a savory punch that makes even picky eaters ask for seconds.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the chicken, the breading will peel off in sad little clumps, trust me on this.
  • Don't overcrowd the basket, the hot air needs to circulate or you'll end up with soggy spots.
  • Flip them gently with tongs, not a spatula, so the coating stays intact.
03 -
  • Press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken with your palms, not just your fingertips, for a coating that really sticks.
  • If your air fryer runs hot, start checking at 10 minutes so you don't overcook the chicken.
  • A quick spray of oil halfway through cooking gives you an even more gorgeous golden color.
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