Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips to eat as is, or add to soups, salads, burritos or tacos! This well-seasoned chicken is very versatile!
- 1½ teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt fine grind-not coarse
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1¼ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 3 large)
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
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Mix brown sugar, cornstarch, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl until combined.
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Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels; slice each chicken breast into 3 pieces. Place pieces (one at a time) between layers of plastic wrap, and pound them thin, using a meat mallet. Lay in single layer on cookie sheet.
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Season chicken (top side) with HALF the seasoning mix, then drizzle with HALF the olive oil. Rub oil/ spices together to cover chicken. Turn chicken over; repeat with remaining seasoning/ oil.
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Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lay chicken (in single layer) in air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F. for 5 minutes; pause cooking; turn pieces over. Continue cooking chicken an additional 3-5 minutes. Keep an eye on internal temp. using a digital thermometer. When done, chicken should have an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let rest 2-3 minutes. Slice into thin strips, and serve as is, or added to a favorite salad, soup, etc.. Enjoy!