1poundboneless skinless chicken breastscut in 1-inch pieces
1eggbeaten with 1 tablespoon water
¼cupflour
1cuppanko
½cupseasoned bread crumbs
2teaspoonsgarlic powder
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
½teaspooneach salt & pepperor to taste
cooking spray or oil
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 400℉. Line a pan or plate with parchment paper.
Combine panko, bread crumbs, garlic powder and smoked paprika together in a shallow dish.
Prepare the egg and water mixture in a second shallow dish.
In a bowl, toss diced chicken with flour, salt & pepper.
Shake the excess flour off the chicken and dip first in the egg mixture followed by the bread crumbs, pressing to adhere. Set on prepared pan.
Once all chicken pieces are breaded, spray generously with cooking spray or oil. Carefully place chicken into the air fryer basket leaving space between each piece (you may need to do two batches).
Air fry for 4 minutes. Shake basket, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until chicken has reached 165℉ and the exterior is golden and crisp.
Serve while hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for 4 days.