Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Fries
Looking for a simple, easier way to make crispy chicken fries? Using an air fryer is the way to go. These air fryer crispy chicken fries come out perfectly golden, juicy on the inside, and with that crunch you crave. Those fried chicken strips with one of your favorite dip is way to go. No deep frying, less oil, and much quicker than you might think.
Servings 5 Portions
Calories 29kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Pieces Chicken Breast cut into thin strips lengthwise
- 1 Cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 Pieces Eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil to spray
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Ensure you have your chicken breast, breadcrumbs, eggs, seasonings like smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and EVO oil for spraying. Preheat the air fryer to 430 Fahrenheit (220 Celcius).
- In one bowl, whisk the eggs to create your wet coating. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs with your seasonings—smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to make breading. This dual-coating method ensures the chicken fries are flavorful and crispy on the outside.
- Cut the chicken breast into thin strips resembling fries. Take one of your breaded chicken strips, coat it in the egg, and then your pork rind mixture. Set on a plate. Repeat this process with each piece of chicken.
- Spray a light coat of EVO oil in the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and ensure the chicken fries cook evenly, like french fries. Place the coated chicken strips into the air fryer in a single layer, ensuring space between each piece. Spray the EVO oil into the chicken and cook for 12 minutes.
- Halfway through the cooking time, use tongs to carefully flip the chicken fries so they cook evenly on both sides. This helps achieve a crisp texture all around. Once done, check for golden brown perfection.
Video
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Notes
- Ensure the chicken strips are evenly coated with the breadcrumb mixture to get even crispier chicken fries. You can also double-coat them for extra crunch.
- If you like extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture for a cheesy twist.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and leave some space between the strips for even cooking.
- For a golden, crispy finish, lightly spray the chicken fries with EVO or vegetable oil before air frying. Prepare paper towels to absorb any oil that is in the chicken.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Portion | Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg