the Breville Test Kitchen
Air-Fried Parmesan Crumbed Chicken Fingers

the Smart Oven™ Air Fryer Compact
+2 more appliances
40 mins total time
15 mins active time
Easy
Serves 4
Ingredients
Measurements:
Cooking spray
1⅔ cups (4½ oz) finely grated parmesan cheese
⅓ cup (¾ oz) panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp olive oildivided
1 lb boneless and skinless chicken thighsfat trimmed
½ tsp kosher saltplus extra to season
Freshly ground black pepperto season
1 tsp smoked paprika
Mayonnaiseto serve
Ketchupto serve
Instructions
- 1
Insert the oven rack into position 2 Down. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 350°F, for 9 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 2
Grease the roasting pan and line with parchment paper. Sprinkle the parmesan evenly over the paper and shake the pan to level. Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and air fry for 9 minutes. When the oven signals rotate the pan.
- 3
The parmesan should be golden brown. If not, press A Bit More.
Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it. - 4
Carefully slide the paper with the parmesan onto a wire rack and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, wipe out the roasting pan and continue to the next step.
- 5
Adjust the oven to Bake & Roast, Super Convection, 350°F, for 3 minutes and press Start. Meanwhile, combine the crumbs and 1 teaspoon oil and rub together. Spread evenly over the base of the roasting pan.
- 6
Place the pan in the oven and bake for 3 minutes. Halfway through cooking, stir the crumbs and continue cooking until golden.
- 7
Cut the chicken into approximately ½-inch wide strips. Place the chicken in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and toss to coat.
- 8
Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 350°F, for 17 minutes and press Start. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 9
Once the parmesan has cooled, place in a food processor bowl and pulse until it resembles fine crumbs.
- 10
Place the parmesan, breadcrumbs, paprika and ½ teaspoon salt in a large resealable bag, seal and shake to combine. Add the chicken to the bag and seal. Shake and press the crumbs onto the chicken until well coated. Wipe the pan clean.
- 11
Place the chicken in a single layer, in the air fry basket.
- 12
Move the oven rack to position 3 Down. Place the roasting pan on the rack to catch any drips during cooking. Place the basket into position 1 and air fry for 17 minutes. When the oven signals, rotate the basket and continue cooking.
- 13
The chicken should be golden and cooked through. If not, press A Bit More.
Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it. - 14
Serve the chicken fingers with your favorite mayonnaise and ketchup.