Air Fryer Chicken Strips
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Air Fryer Chicken Strips
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Crunchy, breaded chicken strips that are made in you Air Fryer!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded evenly and cut into strips
- 2 large eggs whisked
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup seasoned panko
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl or pie plate.
- In another shallow bowl or pie plate combine the salt, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, garlic powder and panko together.
- Dip chicken strips in egg then into breadcrumb making sure it’s completely covered. Shake off excess and transfer to a large dish or baking sheet. Repeat with all chicken strips.
- Spray breaded chicken strips with nonstick cooking spray, flip over and spray again.
- Place chicken strips in an air fryer, making sure not to let them overlap or touch, you will need to cook these in two batches if you have a smaller air fryer.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes, flipping half way through or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve immediately with desired dipping sauces such as ranch, BBQ sauce, honey mustard etc.
Notes
- Do You Need To Add Oil To The Air Fryer To Make Tenders?
- Do You Need To Add Oil To The Air Fryer To Make Tenders?
- Nope! You only need to lightly coat the breaded strips with cooking spray before you cook them. That’s the best part about air frying – you get crispy fried chicken tenders without all the oil!
- How Long To Cook Chicken Tenders In Air Fryer?
- How Long To Cook Chicken Tenders In Air Fryer?
- You’ll want to cook these chicken tenders at 400 degrees Fahrenheit in your air fryer for about 8-10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. We recommend preheating your air fryer to help reduce cooking time.
- The cooking time will depend on how thick your chicken tenders are. The thicker the chicken is the longer it will take to cook.
- How Do You Know When They Are Done Cooking?
- How Do You Know When They Are Done Cooking?
- The easiest way to know when they are done is to check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165°F.
- If you don’t have a thermometer, you can slice the biggest one in half and check the center – it should not have any pink and the juices should run clear.
- Can I Make These In An Oven?
- Can I Make These In An Oven?
- Of course these chicken tenders can be made in the oven.
- Prep the chicken strips according to the directions then bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Can I Freeze These?
- Can I Freeze These?
- Yes! After you cook them simply let them completely cool off, place them in a freezer Ziploc bag and freeze. They will last for about a month.
- To reheat simply put in the air fryer and cook until warmed through. We recommend 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-5 minutes.
- Reheating Tip
- Reheating Tip
- If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes so they are nice and crispy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
191kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
420mg
(18%)
Potassium
467mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
196IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 420mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 196IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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