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A plate of crispy chicken fingers, golden-brown and breaded, garnished with fresh thyme and served with a side of vibrant red dipping sauce in a small white bowl.
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4.45 from 9 votes

Crispy Chicken Fingers

This recipe is perfect for back-to-school lunches and just as amazing for adults as well. I usually enjoy these cut into strips on top of my salad, but you can serve them with homemade fries, mashed potatoes, or simply on their own with a side of ketchup.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken, Chicken, chicken recipe, easy chicken
Servings: 2
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 package chicken fillets (700grams) about 700 g, thinly sliced
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese grated
  • ½ teaspoon salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper to taste
  • avocado oil spray

Instructions

  • Working with one chicken cutlet at a time, cut it into 2 to 3 strips, depending on how large it is.
  • Assemble three bowls and prepare the dredging station in this order: flour in one bowl, whisked eggs in the second bowl, and the breadcrumbs and grated cheese in the last bowl. Season each bowl with salt and pepper.
  • Take each chicken strip and dip it into the flour, shake off the excess, proceed to dip into the egg mixture, and then the breadcrumbs. Continue to do this with each chicken strip until they are all breaded.
  • If your air fryer has preheating instructions or a preheat button, please be sure to do that first. Spray each chicken strip with avocado oil spray on each side and place it in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 415F for 9 to 10 minutes, flipping the chicken strips over once halfway through the cooking time. Enjoy warm!

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Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 1265mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 382mg | Iron: 4mg
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