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Air Fryer Chicken Strips

Crunchy, breaded chicken strips that are made in you Air Fryer!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 191 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl or pie plate.
  2. In another shallow bowl or pie plate combine the salt, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, garlic powder and panko together.
  3. 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.
  4. Spray breaded chicken strips with nonstick cooking spray, flip over and spray again.
  5. 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.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Cook in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes, flipping half way through or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. 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

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

% 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.