Homemade air fryer chicken strips are a game changer! There’s no reason frozen chicken tenders in air fryer buy them frozen or take-out. It’s quick and easy to make fresh air fried chicken tenders in under 30 minutes. If you buy organic chicken breasts, then they’re even better.
By air frying them, they are way healthier than deep frying. Choose your breading: regular bread crumbs, panko, low carb almond flour or keto friendly crushed pork finds. Spray enough oil to cover the breading evenly so it doesn’t blow around and burn. You need enough oil spray to make chicken crispy. If you miss oiling any breading spots, they will cook dry and hard, not crispy. Cut your chicken strips smaller for a more crunchy bite.
You can season the chicken the way you want and cook it to your personal liking. Can You Freeze Air Fried Chicken Tenders? Just make sure they are cooked through and completely cooked. Then freeze them in air tight freezer safe containers or bags. We love using the crispy, flakiness of Panko for the chicken strips. We love them all, each giving slightly different texture and flavor. Several factors will influence how the chicken strips cook.