Description
Crispy and juicy chicken fingers made in the air fryer for a healthier alternative to deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken strip into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil.
- Place the coated chicken strips in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip the strips, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the coated chicken strips with olive oil before air frying.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken strips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 strips)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken fingers, healthy chicken recipe, easy air fryer meals