Air Fried Chicken Fingers
Chicken tenders breaded in a perfectly seasoned breadcrumb mixture, lightly coated in oil, and air fried to have a crispy exterior and juicy interior. These Air Fried Chicken Fingers will delight the pickiest of eaters!
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 207kcal
Ingredients
- 1.25 pounds chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into long, thin pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cajun or creole seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- olive oil or vegetable oil may use spray or bottled*
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk egg for about 30-60 seconds. Then, whisk in 1 tablespoon of water.
- In a second shallow bowl, whisk together seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cajun seasoning, black pepper, parmesan cheese, cornstarch, panko breadcrumbs, and plain breadcrumbs
- Dip both sides of chicken pieces in egg mixture then shake off excess liquid. Next, dredge the chicken through the breadcrumb mixture so that entire piece of chicken is coated.
- Generously spray entire piece of chicken with olive oil or vegetable oil. *If you prefer to use bottled oil, you can put about 1/2 cup of oil into a shallow bowl and dip all sides of the chicken in the oil.
- Cook in air fryer at 390 degrees for 4-5 minutes, then flip chicken over and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition
Sodium: 322mg | Calcium: 52mg | Vitamin C: 1mg | Vitamin A: 78IU | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 288mg | Cholesterol: 69mg | Calories: 207kcal | Trans Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fat: 12g | Protein: 18g | Carbohydrates: 5g | Iron: 1mg