Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Strips
Crispy homemade chicken strips made in the air fryer with simple ingredients. Golden outside, juicy inside, and perfect for quick dinners or snacks.
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- For the Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- For the Coating
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese optional
- Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- For Cooking
- Light cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and cut it into evenly sized strips.
- In one bowl, mix flour with a little salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat each chicken strip lightly in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then press into the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for about 3–5 minutes.
- Arrange the chicken strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the tops with oil.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the chicken is golden and crispy.
- Let the chicken rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the basket or the chicken may turn soft instead of crispy.
- A light spray of oil helps the coating become golden and crunchy.
- Panko breadcrumbs give a crispier texture than regular breadcrumbs.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model and chicken thickness.
- I personally like serving these with garlic mayo or ketchup for a quick snack.