Ingredients
- Chicken: 2 large chicken breast fillets (cut into uniform strips)
- Egg Wash: 3 eggs (beaten)
- Breading: 1.5 cups crushed panko breadcrumbs, cornflakes, or pork rind crumbs
- Seasoning Blend: 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- Spray: Avocado or olive oil spray
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prep the Breading Station
- Whisk the 3 eggs in a wide, shallow bowl.
- In a second shallow bowl, combine the crushed breading with the seasoning blend (garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper).
- Dredge the Chicken
- Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Transfer to the breading mixture and press firmly on all sides so the coating adheres fully.
- Air Fry to Crisp Perfection
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil and arrange the chicken strips in a single layer without crowding.
- Lightly spray the tops of the chicken strips with oil spray.
- Air fry for 6 to 7 minutes, flip each strip, spray lightly again, and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes until golden, crispy, and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
