Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Fingers — I love using my air fryer to make healthy snacks for the family. These Chinese Chicken Fingers are crispy, delicious and so easy to prepare! The best part is that they are baked rather than fried, so you don’t have to feel guilty about eating them. If you want a spicy kick, add some sriracha sauce or chili garlic paste to the marinade instead of just soy sauce. You can serve these with your favorite dipping sauce like sweet and sour sauce or ketchup mixed with mayonnaise.
Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Fingers are amazing. They taste just like the ones you will receive at your local Chinese Food Restaurant. Crispy golden brown on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. They are terrific and so easy to air fry.
There is nothing like a hot plate of Chinese Chicken Fingers; they are usually served as one of my favorite Chinese appetizers of all time.
They are usually deep-fried, but the air fryer does an amazing job at crisping up the chicken. The air fryer version provides the same flavors, only much, much healthier, since these Chinese Chicken Fingers are not soaked in oil.
What Are Chinese Chicken Fingers?
Do you love chicken fingers, but are looking for a healthier option? Look no further than Chinese chicken fingers! These tasty treats are made by coating chicken in cornstarch and egg whites before frying. They taste just like the real thing, but without all of the extra calories. So next time you’re looking for a quick and easy meal, give these a try!
Why Make Chinese Chicken Fingers In The Air Fryer?
Cooks often ask the question, “Why make Chinese chicken fingers in the air fryer?” The answer is simple – because they’re delicious! Air-fried chicken fingers are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, making them a perfect appetizer or main course. Plus, they’re easy and quick to prepare in your air fryer, so you can enjoy a tasty meal without spending hours in the kitchen. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to make Chinese chicken fingers in your air fryer using our easy recipe. So what are you waiting for? Start cooking!
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Fingers
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy air fryer recipe, look no further than these Chinese chicken fingers. You only need a few simple ingredients, and they’re perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. So why not give them a try today? Your family is sure to love them!
- Chicken Tenders: You can either purchase them already cut or make them yourself by cutting the chicken breast into long strips.
- Eggs: Use large room temperature eggs.
- Sesame Oil: Gives a great aroma and taste to the dish. It’s commonly used in Asian cuisine.
- Cornstarch: Helps the chicken become crispy in the air fryer as it absorbs moisture.
- Seasonings/Spices: Salt and Black Pepper
- Five-Spice: A combination of ground cinnamon, fennel seeds, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, and cloves.
How To Cook Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Fingers
Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil. Start by preparing the stations. In one bowl, place the eggs, and sesame oil, and mix well. In another bowl, place the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch, and mix well.
Dip your chicken tender into the cornstarch mixture, shake off any excess, and then place the chicken into the egg mixture.
As you coat the chicken, place it into the air fryer basket. Spray your chicken generously with olive oil, as this will help them crisp up.
Set the temperature to 370 degrees F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway. After you flip the chicken, spray again generously with olive oil.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Fingers
These are so good, that you could literally eat an entire plate of them, but if you want to make it part of a Chinese feast at your house. Here are some great side dishes:
Other Air Fryer Chinese Appetizers:
Instant Pot Chinese Rice Dishes:
Chinese Vegetables:
- Instant Pot Bok Choy
- Roasted Broccoli
- Chinese Dessert:
How To Store Any Leftovers
If you have any leftover Air Fryer Chicken Fingers, then place them into an air-tight container, and place them in the refrigerator.
They should last about 2 to 3 days.
To reheat them, place them in the microwave for a couple of minutes or lace them into the air fryer. To reheat your leftover Chinese Food, set the temperature to 350 degrees F for 4-8 minutes, flipping halfway.
What Sauce To Serve With Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Fingers
The Chinese chicken fingers from the air fryer are so crispy, juicy, and delicious on their own, but what sauce should you serve them with? Here are six different sauces that would all be great with these tasty chicken fingers!
- COPYCAT CHEESECAKE FACTORY MARINARA SAUCE
- COPYCAT KFC HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE
- MCDONALD’S HOT MUSTARD
- PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE
- EASY SWEET CHILI SAUCE
- CREAMY ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
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Looking for a delicious, easy-to-make chicken dish? These air fryer Chinese chicken fingers are perfect! Tender, juicy chicken coated in a flavorful sauce and baked to perfection in your air fryer. You'll love how simple and tasty this dish is!
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon five spice
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Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil.
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Start by preparing the stations. In one bowl, place the eggs, and sesame oil, mix well.
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In another bowl, place the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch, mix well.
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Dip your chicken tender into the cornstarch mixture, and shake off any excess, and then place the chicken into the egg mixture.
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As you coat the chicken, place it into the air fryer basket.
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Spray your chicken generously with olive oil, as this will help them crisp up.
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Set the temperature to 370 degrees F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway. After you flip the chicken, spray again generously with olive oil.
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Plate, serve, and enjoy!
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