Tasty Air Fryer Chicken Strips Recipe
### Air Fryer Chicken Strips: A Household Favorite
These chicken strips prepared in the air fryer are a hit in our home! Crispy, hot, and golden, served with your favorite dipping sauce, they make for an ideal meal for any event.
#### Why We Adore These Chicken Strips
Each person in my home rates these air fryer chicken strips five stars. They are a favorite for dinner, and the meal setup is straightforward yet delightful:
– A platter of hot, crunchy, ideally breaded chicken strips
– Everyone chooses their preferred dipping sauce
– A side of any random vegetables lingering in the refrigerator, such as a fun salad, frozen mixed veggies, or even a platter of raw veggies
**Preferred Dipping Sauces:**
Consider matching these strips with honey mustard, gochujang sauce, yum yum sauce, or traditional store-bought choices like ranch and ketchup. My husband has recently been combining ranch with hot sauce, and it’s a game changer!
#### Tips for Preparation
I’m not typically thrilled about the dredging and dipping process, but I recently acquired some prep trays that simplify the task significantly. They work well for storing the breaded chicken prior to cooking and for any leftovers.
Regarding leftovers, these strips reheat wonderfully in the air fryer, preserving their crispiness and flavor.
#### Recipe Summary
**Total Time:** 25 minutes
**Yield:** 6 servings (2-3 strips per individual)
#### Ingredients
– Chicken strips
– Flour
– Salt
– Ranch seasoning
– Milk
– Vinegar
– Eggs
– Hot sauce
– Breadcrumbs
– Avocado oil spray
#### Directions
1. **Set Up Your Dipping Stations:**
– Mix flour, salt, and ranch seasoning.
– Combine milk and vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes to create a “buttermilk.” Whisk in the eggs and hot sauce.
– Blend breadcrumbs with the seasoning mix.
2. **Flatten Chicken Strips:**
– Gently pound each chicken strip a few times on a cutting board using the flat side of a knife to slightly flatten them.
3. **Coat the Strips!**
– Dip each strip in flour, shake off the excess, then dip in the buttermilk mixture, and coat with breadcrumbs.
4. **Arrange in Air Fryer:**
– Lay the strips in a single layer in the air fryer. Generously spray with avocado oil spray.
5. **Cook and Serve:**
– Air fry at 400°F for 7-9 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165-175°F). Serve with your favorite sauce!
#### Additional Notes
– **Oven Instructions:** If you prefer baking, cook at 400°F for 10 minutes and broil for one to two minutes for added browning.
– **Seasonings:** If you lack the specified seasonings, simply add salt and pepper to taste.
– **Breadcrumb Options:** Various types can be utilized, but I suggest Trader Joe’s for their optimal texture.
These air fryer chicken strips are not only simple to prepare but also scrumptious and adaptable. Enjoy them with your favorite sauces and sides for a meal that everyone will appreciate!
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