Air-Fried Parmesan Crumbed Chicken Fingers

Instructions

• 1

  Insert the wire rack into position 5. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 175°C, for 10 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.

• 2

  Grease the roasting pan and line with baking paper. Sprinkle the parmesan evenly over the paper and shake the pan to level.

• 3

  Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and cook for 10 minutes.

• 4

  Remove the pan from the oven. Adjust the oven to Bake, Convection, 175°C, for 6 minutes, enable Rotate Remind and press Start.

• 5

  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.

• 6

  Combine the crumbs and 1 teaspoon of the oil and rub together. Spread evenly over the base of the roasting pan.

• 7

  Move the wire rack to position 4. Place the pan in the oven and cook for 6 minutes. When the Rotate Remind signals, stir the crumbs and continue cooking. Meanwhile, prepare the chicken.

• 8

  Cut the chicken into approximately 1cm wide strips. Place the chicken in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and stir to coat.

• 9

  Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and wipe the pan clean. Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 175°C, for 17 minutes and press Start.

• 10

  Once cooled, place the parmesan in a food processor bowl and pulse until it resembles fine crumbs.

• 11

  Place the parmesan, breadcrumbs, paprika and salt in a large resealable bag, seal and shake to combine. Add the chicken, seal and shake until well coated.

• 12

  Place the chicken in a single layer, in the air fry basket.

• 13

  Move the wire rack to position 8 and place the roasting pan on the rack to catch any drips during cooking. Place the basket in rack position 3 and air fry for 17 minutes.

• 14

  The chicken should be golden and cooked through. If not, air fry a little longer.

• 15

  Serve the chicken fingers with mayonnaise and ketchup.