Air Fryer Chicken Strips are a quick and easy meal that your family will love. You can feel good about serving them something fresh that takes only a few minutes and only five ingredients.
If you want more tasty air fryer foods, try our steak bites in air fryer and my homemade taquitos in air fryer.
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These air fryer chicken strips are so versatile. Additionally, you get to control the ingredients, therefore, you do not have to worry about what was added to them. You control it all.
The technology behind the air fryer is not new however, if this is new to you, here are a few tips and trick to help you out.
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What We Love About This Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe
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- 30 Minute Meal: Less than thirty minutes to a great meal.
- Easy Ingredients: All simple ingredients, only 5.
- Family Friendly: Everyone loves these chicken strips and chicken nuggets. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Adaptable: Can make it anyway your family likes them with their favorite dipping sauce. Make in batches for best results as cooking in a single layer is best.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Use for sandwiches, salads or alone, they are great.
For another great air fried chicken recipe, try these Air Fryer Marinated Chicken Thighs.
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken: Cut up the chicken breast or use raw chicken tenders with the tendon removed.
Variations and Substitutions
- Chicken Tenderloin- Start with pre cut chicken strips to save a step.
- Seasoning – Use what even flavor profile that you want for these crispy chicken strips.
How to Make Chicken Tenderloins in the Air Fryer
These are the basic steps for making Air Fried Chicken Strips. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition information. Check Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for more recipes.
STEP 1: MIX
First, whisk eggs and mix the milk in in a medium sized bowl and then in a shallow bowl, mix the flour and spices together.
STEP 2: COAT
Second, toss one chicken strip into the egg mixture and then dredge it in the flour mixture. Repeat for all strips.
STEP 3: COOK
Next, place battered strips in the air fryer basket and spray generously with olive oil spray. Finally, cook at 380 for 10 minutes. Flip chicken tenders, spray with oil and cook at 380 for 8 minutes.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Prepare the chicken tenders in advance and keep in the freezer or refrigerator. Cook to an internal temperature of 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
These will keep in your fridge for up to four days in an airtight container.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Yes, just freeze in an airtight container and air fry when you are ready, just remember to increase cooking time. They will stay good in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to six months.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
The chicken tenders in the air fryer or the oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 165.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can make a crispy chicken tenders with a low carb or keto breadcrumb.
Of course, you can use salt, pepper, garlic powder paprika etc.
Indeed, make enough for a crowd or party. Serve with different sauces such as bbq sauce, Buffalo sauce, honey mustard or ranch dressing.
Try air fryer french fries, air fryer onion rings or Air Fryer Tater Tots.
It is important to cook the chicken in batches. They should be in a single layer. Also, use only a little oil when frying. Use parchment paper when you are cooking the chicken.
Expert Tips for Making This Air Fried Chicken Strips Recipe
- Bread Crumbs: Try coating in a breadcrumb mixture, a seasoned bread crumb, panko breadcrumbs or flavored such as Italian for a zesty flavor.
- Cheese: Feel free to add some Parmesan cheese to the coating for a cheesy taste and dip in marinara sauce.
- Double: A great party or tailgating treat so make more or double and freeze for a make ahead meal.
- Spice: Like it Hot? Make these and dip in your favorite wing sauce or alternatively, add some spice to the breading to make it hotter.
- Preheat: Remember to preheat your air fryer for best cooking, also don’t forget to flip.
- Dietary consideration tip: Try a gluten free breading or crush gluten free crackers.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Chicken Strips
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Air Fryer Chicken Strips
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Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cups flour
- 1 egg
- ⅛ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon House Season Blend
Instructions
- Whisk eggs and mix the milk in in a medium sized bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and spices together.
- Dunk one chicken strip into the egg mixture and then coat it in the flour mixture. Repeat for all strips.
- Place battered strips in the air fryer basket and spray generously with oil.
- Cook at 380 for 10 minutes. Flip chicken tenders, spray with oil and cook at 380 for 8 minutes.
Christina’s Notes
- Bread Crumbs: Try a seasoned bread crumb such as Italian for a zesty flavor.
- Cheese: Feel free to add some Parmesan cheese to the coating for a cheesy taste and dip in marinara sauce.
- Double: A great party or tailgating treat so make more or double and freeze for a make ahead meal.
- Spice: Like it Hot? Make these and dip in your favorite wing sauce or alternatively, add some spice to the breading to make it hotter.
- Preheat: Remember to preheat your air fryer for best cooking, also don’t forget to flip.
- Dietary consideration tip: Try a gluten free breading or crush gluten free crackers.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Nutrition
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Great recipe. I’m planning to make a big batch for the freezer!