Crispy Chicken Fingers (GF) - Air Fryer, Grill & Toddler-Friendly Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter, crispier texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs are juicier and often less expensive.

Make the first sauce by mixing coconut yogurt with wasabi, a pinch of salt, and a tiny bit of black pepper.

Make the second sauce by mixing pesto with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

Prepare the chicken tenders, checking for any tender pieces and cutting them into smaller sizes if needed.

Optionally, place the chicken tenders on skewers for presentation.

Dice any remaining chicken into nugget-sized pieces.

In a bowl, combine corn flour, a little salt, and a tiny bit of black pepper, mixing well.

Coat the chicken pieces with the pesto, then dredge them in the corn flour mixture.

Arrange the chicken pieces in the air fryer, ensuring they do not touch each other for even cooking.

Set the air fryer to 380°F and cook for 8 minutes until crispy.

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