Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside: chicken strips in an air fryer are a light and irresistible delight. Prepared with chicken breast, coated in egg, flour, and breadcrumbs flavored with spices of your choice, they are cooked without oil, achieving perfect browning and a crunchy texture. Ideal for a quick, healthy, and tasty meal, they pair well with light sauces or a side of vegetables. The air fryer reduces fats while maintaining all the flavor, making this recipe perfect for those seeking taste and lightness in every bite.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 12.35 oz chicken breast
- 1 egg
- to taste breadcrumbs
- to taste salt
- to taste all-purpose flour
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Oil Sprayer
- 1 Air Fryer
Steps
To prepare the chicken strips in the air fryer, first cut the chicken breast into strips about 0.8 inches wide and place them in a bowl.
Take three more bowls, pour flour in one, breadcrumbs in the second, and the beaten egg with a couple of pinches of salt in the last one.
Coat the chicken strips in flour, dip them one at a time in the beaten egg, and finally coat them in breadcrumbs, distributing it evenly.
Place the chicken strips in the air fryer basket, and if you prefer, drizzle them with a thin stream of oil or alternatively spray the oil with the appropriate sprayer.
Cook at 340°F for 12/15 minutes until they are nicely golden and crispy. Shake the basket halfway through cooking.
And here they are, ready to be enjoyed, the chicken strips, serve them hot and accompany them with sauces of your choice.
Storage and Tips
Chicken strips in the air fryer are not suitable for storage, I recommend consuming them immediately.
You can customize the breading as you like, for example, you can add chopped rosemary or paprika or any other type of spice to the breadcrumbs.
