Crispy Air Fryer Tortilla Crusted Chicken Strips in 30 Minutes
Crispy tortilla-crusted chicken strips cooked in an air fryer for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 17 mins
- Total Time: 32 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dip chicken strips in flour mixture, then eggs, then crushed tortilla chips.
- Place coated strips in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Lightly spray or brush with olive oil.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip, then cook for another 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour if needed.
- Adjust cooking time based on strip thickness.
- For extra crispiness, spray lightly with oil before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 strips)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg