Air Fryer Chicken Strips
Crispy air fryer chicken strips with a cornstarch, egg, and breadcrumb coating.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips, or use pre cut tenders
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cornstarch or flour for dredging, most stays in the bowl
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 ½ cup breadcrumbs regular, seasoned, or panko
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning optional
- cooking spray
Instructions
Cooking
- Cut each chicken breast into 4 to 5 strips lengthwise, about 1/2 inch wide, or use pre cut tenders.
- Season the strips with salt and pepper.
- Put the cornstarch in one bowl, the eggs beaten with the milk in a second, and the breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning in a third.
- Dip each strip in the cornstarch, then the egg, then press into the breadcrumbs.
- Spray the basket and place the strips in a single layer. Spray the tops with oil.
- Cook at 390 degrees F for 7 minutes, flip, and cook 7 minutes more. Work in batches if needed.
- Check that the strips are golden and reach 165 degrees F. Serve with your favorite dip.
Notes
Use panko for extra crunch and do not overcrowd the basket. Store leftovers for 3 to 4 days and reheat in the air fryer to 165 degrees F. Nutrition is an estimate per serving.