Air Fryer Keto Chicken Strips Recipe + How To Reheat
Let me share with you my best Air Fryer Keto Chicken Strips Recipe plus How to Reheat them with the best reheating method, the Air Fryer!When you have leftovers, or want to make up some keto chicken strips for meal prepping, you need to know how to reheat your air fryer chicken tenderloins so they are as fresh as the day you made them.The air fryer offers a quick and efficient way to achieve that coveted crispy exterior that ensures each bite is as delicious as the first time.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Wire Rack
- 3 bowls
Ingredients
- Chicken Tenders or Stripped Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Crushed Pork Rinds
- Finely Ground Almond Flour or Coconut Flour
- Sea Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
- Eggs
- 3 Bowls
Instructions
Making the Air Fryer Keto Chicken Strips
- Begin by setting up a batter station with three bowls lined up. The first bowl will have your flour you chose, almond or coconut mixed with the salt and pepper. I also like adding in paprika or chili powder for extra flavor.
- The second bowl will have your whisked eggs and the third bowl will have your pork rinds.
- The first dunk is in the flour mixture. Make sure you coat every bit of the chicken tender before moving on.
- Now dunk it in the egg mixture, rotating it so both sides are coated.
- Finally dip it in the pork rind mixture and also sprinkle some on top of the chicken tender. Press down lightly to help the pork rind crumbs adhere.
- Lay them on a wire rack to dry a bit. This helps the breading stick and not come off when they cook.
- Get out your air fryer basket and spray with some cooking spray or brush with oil. If you do not have a basket on your model then place a wire rack on one of the pans.
- Now lay your breaded chicken strips onto the basket or wire rack. Spray them with additional cooking spray on the top to help the browning and crisping up of the coating.
- Set your air fryer to a medium heat of 350F and air fry for 7 minutes.
- Pull out the basket or rack and flip each chicken strip over and continue air frying at 350F for 7 more minutes.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure your chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Store your leftover fried chicken strips in an airtight container or in a zip top freezer bag in the fridge.
- You can also freeze them if you wish to reduce food waste. Flash freeze them on a baking sheet for one hour then put into the chosen container up to 3 months. When you are ready to reheat them, it is best to let them thaw completely before you do.
Reheating the Air Fryer Keto Chicken Strips
- Set your air fryer temperature to 350F and brush your chicken pieces with a light coat of olive oil before air frying.
- Air fry chicken tenders for 10-15 minutes total.
- Cooking times may vary based on the size and thickness of your chicken pieces.
- Check them after 10 minutes as your model of air fryer may require less time and you do not want to burn them.
- If they are still not heated through, return to the air fryer for 2-3 minutes for the optimum hot chicken tenders.
Notes
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 2 chicken strips | |
| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 229 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 14.5g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 4.3g | 21% |
| Cholesterol 228mg | 76% |
| Sodium 10051mg | 437% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1.5g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.6g | 34% |
| Total Sugars 0.6g | |
| Protein 23.7g | |
| Vitamin D 18mcg | 88% |
| Calcium 48mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium 130mg | 3% |
- Try brushing on some bbq sauce or teriyaki sauce before reheating your chicken strips to add extra flavor to them.
- These instructions work with either breaded chicken tenders or unbreaded chicken tenders.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcal
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