PREP TIME: 1 HOUR
AIR FRY: 8-10 MINUTES (EACH SIDE)
INGREDIENTS:
For the chicken:
- 1 3/4 c. panko or any available breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-in.-thick strips
For the sauce:
- 1/2 mayonnaise
- 1/4 barbecue sauce
- 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
- 1/2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. distilled white vinegar
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cook chicken: Heat the Ninja Zone Dual Air Fryer to 370°F. In shallow bowl, mix panko or any breadcrumbs available, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Transfer to piece of foil, fold up sides to create shallow dish, and air-fry, stirring twice through, until crumbs are evenly golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Return to shallow bowl to cool slightly. Heat air fryer to 400°F.
- Place flour in second shallow bowl and beat eggs in third shallow bowl. Season chicken with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Working with 1 strip at a time, coat in flour, then egg, then in toasted panko, pressing gently to help adhere. Transfer to baking sheet.
- Working in 3 batches, add coated chicken in single layer, leaving space around each strip. Air-fry, flipping after 7 minutes, until golden brown and crisp, 9-10 minutes total each side.
- Meanwhile, make sauce: In small bowl, stir mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, mustard, honey, lemon juice, and vinegar.
- Serve with chicken strips.
- Enjoy!
