Air Fryer Chicken Strips (Printable)

Crispy chicken strips with Parmesan coating, air fried to golden perfection in under 30 minutes.

# What You 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:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Pat chicken strips dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and low-fat milk until well combined.
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 breading adheres properly.
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 - Remove from air fryer and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Golden crunch without the puddle of oil or the lingering fry smell in your kitchen.
  • Juicy inside with a Parmesan kissed crust that tastes indulgent but keeps the protein high and the guilt low.
  • Faster than delivery and way more satisfying when you pull that basket open and see them perfectly bronzed.
02 -
  • Don't skip drying the chicken, I learned this the hard way when my first batch turned out pale and limp because I rushed it.
  • Flip them gently with tongs instead of shaking the basket, or you'll lose half your beautiful coating to the bottom.
  • Check the internal temp with a quick read thermometer, because overcooked chicken strips are a tragedy no amount of sauce can fix.
03 -
  • Press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken with your palms, not just your fingertips, for a coating that really clings through cooking.
  • If your air fryer is small, cook in two batches rather than crowding, the airflow is what makes them crispy.
  • Spray the basket lightly with oil before adding the strips to prevent any sticking, even with nonstick baskets.
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