These maple crunch chicken strips are irresistibly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavor🍗 Tender chicken fillet strips are seasoned with aromatic spices, lightly glazed with maple syrup, then coated in eggs and breadcrumbs for that golden crunch. Cooked in the air fryer for a lighter yet ultra-crispy finish, they’re paired with a creamy garlic maple dipping sauce that brings everything together. Perfect as a snack, dinner, or party favorite.
Ingredients:
For the chicken:
• Chicken fillet, sliced into strips
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Dried oregano, finely crushed
• Smoked paprika
• Maple syrup
• Eggs, beaten
• Breadcrumbs
For the sauce:
• Mayonnaise
• Ketchup
• Chili ketchup (a small amount)
• Fresh lemon juice
• Maple syrup
• Garlic cloves, finely minced
Instructions:
1. Season the chicken
Place the chicken strips in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and smoked paprika. Drizzle with maple syrup and mix well until evenly coated.
2. Bread the chicken
Dip each marinated chicken strip into the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
3. Air fry
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. Arrange the chicken strips in a single layer. Cook for 15 minutes, flipping all pieces after 7 minutes, until golden and crispy.
4. Prepare the sauce
While the chicken cooks, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, chili ketchup, a squeeze of lemon juice, maple syrup, and minced garlic in a bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
5. Serve
Serve the hot, crispy chicken strips with the creamy garlic maple sauce on the side. Enjoy immediately for maximum crunch. #shorts #viralshorts #cooking #chicken #food #asmr