Air-Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Strips

Name: Air-Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Strips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 day-old everything bagel, torn; 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 pound chicken tenderloins; 1/2 teaspoon salt

I love the flavor profile of everything bagels, so I recreated it with traditional breaded chicken fingers. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce. —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida

Ingredients

1 day-old everything bagel, torn
1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pound chicken tenderloins
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 400°. Pulse torn bagel in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Place 1/2 cup bagel crumbs in a shallow bowl; toss with panko, cheese and pepper flakes. (Discard or save remaining bagel crumbs for another use.)
In a microwave-safe shallow bowl, microwave butter until melted. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Dip in warm butter, then coat with crumb mixture, patting to help adhere. Spray air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Place chicken in a single layer in fryer basket.
Working in batches if needed, cook 7 minutes; turn chicken over. Continue cooking until coating is golden brown and chicken is no longer pink, 7-8 minutes. Serve immediately.

Test Kitchen tip

In our testing, we have found cook times vary dramatically between brands of air fryers. As a result, we have given wider than normal ranges on suggested cook times. Begin checking at the first time listed and adjust as needed.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 269 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 663mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein.

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grandmascooking22

Nov 6, 2019

I didn't have an everything bagel but used a regular bagel and then 1 T. of my favorite Everything But the Bagel Seasoning. They were so good. Made a Ranch/Sriracha dipping sauce. Will certainly make often.