Epicure Recipes

Air Fryer Crispy & Crunchy Chicken Strips

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22 min

4 servings

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Who doesn’t love extra crunchy chicken strips? The secret: using an air fryer to help crisp them up on all sides. Serve with Honey Mustard for the ultimate fast-food meal, made at healthier, at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast fillets, about 16 pieces
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or 2% plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 pkg Crispy & Crunchy Coating Mix

Preparation

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400° F.
  2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, add chicken and mayo; toss to coat.
  3. Place coating mix in a shallow dish. Using tongs or your hands, add chicken one piece at a time, rotating and pressing mix on both sides of chicken to coat.
  4. In two batches, place chicken in single layer in basket, leaving some space between each piece.
  5. Cook 8–10 min, flipping halfway through using tongs, or until golden and cooked through.

Epicure Products Used

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 230, Fat 8 g (Saturated 1.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g (Fiber 0 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 24 g.

Tips

For an extra crispy coating, spray coated chicken with oil before cooking.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 2 cups leafy greens with 1 tbsp prepared Epicure Salad Dressing, your choice, and 1⁄2 cup cooked grains.