Chicken Fries Air Fryer

A pile of breaded and fried chicken strips garnished with chopped green onions on a wooden board, with a small bowl of red dipping sauce on the side.

Air fryer chicken fries turn out crispy on the outside and tender inside with no oil splatter or fuss. Whether using frozen Tyson chicken fries or homemade ones, the air fryer cooks them quickly and evenly every time.

Course Appetizer, Snack, Snacks

Cuisine American, International

Keyword air fry, air fryer basket, air fryer recipe, chicken fries, chicken nuggets, cook time, crispy, dipping sauce, french fries, frozen chicken fries, single layer, tyson

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Servings Portions

Calories 29kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Pieces Chicken Breasts thinly sliced lengthwise
1 Cup Breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
2 Pieces Eggs
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil for spraying
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder

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Instructions

Gather chicken, breadcrumbs, eggs, seasonings, and EVO oil, and preheat the air fryer to 430°Fahrenheit (220°Celsius). Having everything ready makes the process smoother.
Whisk the eggs in one bowl and combine breadcrumbs with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in another to create your coating.
Cut chicken into fry-shaped strips, dip each in the egg wash, then fully coat in the breadcrumb mixture. Set the breaded strips aside.
Spray the air fryer basket with EVO oil, place the chicken strips in a single layer, spritz the tops with oil, and cook for 12 minutes at the preheated temperature.
Flip the strips halfway through cooking so both sides crisp evenly, and finish until golden and crunchy. Enjoy once cooked through.

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Notes

Add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika to your breadcrumbs for an extra kick!
Mix Parmesan cheese into the coating for a crispy, cheesy crunch.
Experiment with different dipping sauces: honey mustard, spicy ranch, or garlic butter.
You can use frozen chicken fries and adjust the cook time depending on their size, just like when cooking chicken nuggets or French fries.

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