Enjoy crispy, juicy Dairy Queen-style chicken strips at home with this easy Copycat Dairy Queen Chicken Strips Recipe. Perfectly seasoned, golden brown, and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re ideal for weeknight dinners or game day snacks.
If you love Dairy Queen’s crispy, juicy chicken strips but want to make them at home, this Copycat Dairy Queen Chicken Strips Recipe is perfect.
Using your air fryer, you can enjoy golden, tender chicken strips with minimal oil and maximum flavor. These strips are crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, game day snack, or family meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
- Crispy & Juicy: Perfectly fried texture without deep frying.
- Quick & Easy: Air fryer cooks them in under 20 minutes.
- Family-Friendly: Kids and adults will devour these strips.
- Customizable: Pair with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Better Than Takeout: Made at home with wholesome ingredient
Dairy Queen Chicken Strips Recipe Ingredients
- Chicken tenders – tender, juicy strips of chicken
- All-purpose flour – for crispy coating on each strip
- Paprika – smoky, mild spice to flavor the coating
- Garlic powder – adds subtle savory depth
- Onion powder – enhances flavor without overpowering
- Salt – balances and enhances all flavors
- Black pepper – mild heat and seasoning
- Eggs – helps coating stick to chicken
- Milk – thins the egg wash for smooth coating
How To Make Dairy Queen Chicken Strips
Step 1: Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel to help the coating stick.
Step 2: In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs with milk until smooth.
Step 3: Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture, then dredge in the seasoned flour, pressing lightly to ensure coating sticks. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
Step 4: Place coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with cooking oil. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked to 165°F (74°C). Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard, BBQ, or ranch.
Copycat Dairy Queen Chicken Strips Recipe Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the basket: Cook in batches if needed for even crispiness.
- Pat chicken dry: Moisture prevents the coating from sticking.
- Use a thermometer: Ensure internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Optional double-coat: For extra crunch, dip again in egg and flour.
Storing & Reheating
- Storing: Store cooked chicken strips in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 3–5 minutes to restore crispiness.
Copycat Dairy Queen Chicken Strips Recipe Faqs
Can I use frozen chicken tenders? Yes! Thaw completely before breading to ensure even cooking.
Can I bake these instead of air frying? Yes, bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
What dipping sauces work best? Honey mustard, BBQ, ranch, and buffalo sauce are all great choices.
Can I make these spicy? Add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the flour mixture for a spicy kick.
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Copycat Dairy Queen Chicken Strips Recipe
Description
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs chicken tenders,
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika ,
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk , or buttermilk
Instructions
- Pat the 1 ½ lbs chicken tenders dry with a paper towel to help the coating stick.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon paprika , 1 teaspoon garlic powder , 1 teaspoon onion powder , ½ teaspoon salt , and ½ teaspoon black pepper
- In another bowl, beat the 2 large large eggs with 2 tablespoons milk until smooth.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture, then dredge in the seasoned flour, pressing lightly to ensure coating sticks.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Place coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with cooking oil. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked to 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard, BBQ, or ranch.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
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