How to Make Air-Fried Chicken Strips - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional fried chicken strips? Then look no further, because air-fried chicken strips are here to save the day! These crispy and flavorful chicken strips are made using an air fryer, which requires little to no oil, making them a guilt-free indulgence.

Using an air fryer to make chicken strips not only cuts down on the amount of oil used, but it also results in a healthier and lighter dish without sacrificing any of the taste. The ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (such as Goya®), or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican seasoning mix (such as Goya® Sazonador Total)
  • cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Remove membrane from each chicken tenderloin. Soak chicken tenderloins in buttermilk for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Combine panko, flour, adobo seasoning, and Mexican seasoning in a bowl. Mix well. Drain off the buttermilk and press tenderloins into the panko mixture.
  • Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place tenderloins into the air fryer basket and spray with cooking spray. Air fry for 8 minutes. Flip each tenderloin and spray again. Air fry for 8 minutes. Shake basket and spray tenderloins once more. Air fry for 4 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    199 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 197mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 229mg