Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders
- 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup gluten-free Panko-style breadcrumbs
- Cooking oil or cooking spray (for frying or air frying)
Instructions (Baked):
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut Chicken: Slice chicken breasts into strips or use pre-cut chicken tenders.
- Prepare Stations: In three separate shallow bowls or dishes:
- Bowl 1: Combine gluten-free flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bowl 2: Whisk the eggs.
- Bowl 3: Place the gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken strip into the flour mixture, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumbs, pressing the crumbs on to adhere.
- Bake: Arrange the coated chicken fingers on the baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking oil (optional). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
Instructions (Air Fryer):
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
- Prepare Chicken: Follow steps 2-4 from the baked instructions above for cutting and coating the chicken fingers.
- Air Fry: Arrange the chicken fingers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with cooking oil. Air fry for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through and golden brown. You may need to work in batches depending on your air fryer size.
Tips:
- Marinade Option: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk with a splash of hot sauce for at least an hour before coating.
- Gluten-Free Breadcrumb Alternatives: Crushed gluten-free crackers, cornflakes, or almond flour can be used instead of breadcrumbs.
- Dipping Sauces: Serve your gluten-free chicken fingers with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, or ranch!
