Description
Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak Fingers are the perfect blend of crispy texture and savory flavor, making them a must-try for any comfort food lover. These tender chicken strips are coated in a crunchy, golden crust and cooked to perfection with minimal oil, ensuring a guilt-free indulgence. Ideal for family dinners or game nights, these delightful bites will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk (or milk with vinegar)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into long strips, approximately 1 inch wide.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, another with beaten eggs and buttermilk, and the last with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip into egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly spray both sides of breaded chicken strips with cooking spray and arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy; flip halfway through cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 chicken fingers (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg