Homemade air fryer chicken strips are a game changer! There’s no reason to buy them frozen or take-out. It’s quick and easy to make fresh air fried chicken tenders in under 30 minutes.
Air Fryer Chicken Strips or TendersMaking your own air fryer chicken strips costs less and more wholesome when they’re homemade. If you buy organic chicken breasts, then they’re even better. By air frying them, they are way healthier than deep frying. Even if you made a baked batch, we found that they don’t get as crispy in the regular oven as they do in the air fryer.
Video Showing How to Make Homemade Air Fried Chicken TendersHow to Air Fry Chicken Strips (Fresh, Homemade)
Better Than Frozen. We have a recipe/time/temps here for frozen chicken tenders and frozen chicken nuggets, but if you can make these fresh, even better! You can season the chicken the way you want and cook it to your personal liking. Can You Freeze Air Fried Chicken Tenders?Yes, you totally can! Just make sure they are cooked through and completely cooked. Then freeze them in air tight freezer safe containers or bags. When it comes time to re-heating follow the time and temp here.
Air Fryer Chicken Strips {Crispy}Yield: 4 Servings Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins We love using the crispy, flakiness of Panko for the chicken strips. There are also so many other options for the breading that come out crispy and accommodate different dietary choices (breadcrumbs, gluten-free breadcrumbs or Panko, almond flour, crushed pork rinds, etc). We love them all, each giving slightly different texture and flavor. Several factors will influence how the chicken strips cook. The size and thickness, the breading you use, your brand or model of air fryer, etc. Adjust timing as needed. Once you cook your first batch, you’ll know more of what works for your model of air fryer and size of food. Make sure to spray the tenders to completely coat all the dry spots of breading or else is may cook up dry and crunchy instead of crispy. Want to know what oils and sprayers are best for an air fryer? Check out our write up on What are the Best Oils and Pump Sprays for Air Frying.
Air Frying Tips and Notes:
If your air fryer is preheated or if you are cooking multiple batches, you may need to reduce timing by a few minutes (unless preheating is called for in the recipe). Calories: 225kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 154mg, Sodium: 855mg, Potassium: 503mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 400IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 49mg, Iron: 2mg Course: Main Course, Snack Cuisine: American Calories: 225 As an Amazon associate and partners with other affiliate programs, we may earn from your qualifying purchases. We may earn small commissions that goes towards all the costs of running this website and recipe tests. Thank you for your support. Post navigationHow long should you cook chicken strips in an air fryer?Air fry chicken tenders at 400 degrees F for 7 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Repeat with remaining chicken.
How long do I cook frozen chicken strips in the air fryer?Instructions. Preheat air fryer to 360°F.. Place the frozen chicken strips or nuggets in the air fryer basket and spread them out in a single layer. No oil spray is needed.. For chicken tenders, cook 10-12 minutes. For chicken nuggets, cook time will be more like 7-8 minutes.. How do you cook strips in the air fryer?Place the frozen chicken strips in the air fryer basket and spread out into a single even layer. No oil spray is needed. Air Fry at 400°F/205°C for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken over and then continue to cook at 400°F/205°C for another 2-5 minutes or until cooked through and crispy.
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