Air Fryer Chicken Strips

Ingredients

For chicken

• 1 3/4 c. panko
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 
• 2 large eggs
• 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-in.-thick strips

For sauce

• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 1/4 c. barbecue sauce
• 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
• 1/2 Tbsp. honey
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. distilled white vinegar 

Directions

1. Cook chicken: Heat air fryer to 370°F. In shallow bowl, mix panko, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Transfer to piece of foil, fold up sides to create shallow dish, and air-fry, stirring twice through, until crumbs are evenly golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Return to shallow bowl to cool slightly. Heat air fryer to 400°F.
2. Place flour in second shallow bowl and beat eggs in third shallow bowl. Season chicken with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Working with 1 strip at a time, coat in flour, then egg, then in toasted panko, pressing gently to help adhere. Transfer to baking sheet.
3. Working in 3 batches, add coated chicken in single layer, leaving space around each strip. Air-fry, flipping after 6 minutes, until golden brown and crisp, 9 to 10 minutes total.
4. Meanwhile, make sauce: In small bowl, stir mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, mustard, honey, lemon juice, and vinegar. Serve with chicken strips.