High Protein Chicken Fries (Air Fryer)
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Slice your chicken into your desired fry size.
- 2Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
- 3Dip each chicken piece into flour.
- 4Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture.
- 5Coat each chicken piece fully with crushed cornflakes.
- 6Place the coated chicken fries into the air fryer.
- 7Lightly spray the chicken fries with cooking oil.
- 8Air fry the chicken at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes.
- 9Halfway through air frying, add some Parmesan cheese to the chicken fries.
- 10Add yogurt, parmesan, smoked paprika, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder into a blender.
- 11Blend the ingredients until nice and smooth to make the smoky Parmesan ranch.
- 12Serve the golden and crispy chicken fries with the smoky Parmesan ranch.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp water
- 0.5 cup fit.flour
- 1.5 cups crushed cornflakes
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- Spray oil
Equipment
knifeair fryerblender
Tips
- For calorie and macro tracking, use FitHub.
- For coating, you can use either chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts, the macros are just as good.
- Make sure the chicken is fully coated with cornflakes for maximum crispiness.
- Ensure even cooking by spraying with cooking oil and flipping halfway through the air frying process.
- Check the link in bio for a high-protein cookbook with 145+ recipes like this one.
- The recipe is perfect for weight loss and muscle gain, almost feels like cheating due to its deliciousness and high protein content.
- Ensure the ranch is blended until nice and smooth.
- The chicken fries should be golden and crispy when ready to serve.
- Use cornflakes for a crispy texture to the chicken fries.
- The smoky parmesan ranch enhances the flavor of the chicken fries.
- This recipe is a great option for meal prep and easy healthy meals.
- The recipe offers a protein-packed meal suitable for fitness and gym routines.
- This recipe is macro-friendly and supports a fat loss journey.
- The chicken fries are a delicious alternative to regular fries.
- The cooking process is simple using an air fryer.
- The recipe provides a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat per serving.
- The use of specific ingredients like Fit.Flour or oat flour is for better macro management and health benefits.
- The use of smoked paprika adds a unique flavor to the seasonings.
- The eggs and water mixture help in binding the cornflakes to the chicken.
- The recipe is suitable for those looking for crispy chicken options without deep frying.
- The chicken fries can be stored and reheated for later consumption.
- The recipe aims for an absolute flavor bomb experience.
- The recipe provides a crunch that satisfies cravings for crispy food.
- This dish is designed for people who want to shut off some weight with flavor.
- The meal feels like a cheat meal but is healthy.
- The air fryer temperature and time are optimized for perfect crispiness and doneness.
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