Air Fryer Katsu Chicken Tenders are crispy, flavorful chicken strips coated in gluten-free panko and cooked in an air fryer for a crunchy finish with minimal oil. The recipe uses chicken tenders or breast strips, seasoned with salt and pepper, dipped in an egg wash, then coated with gluten-free panko and sprayed with avocado oil before air frying. A savory-sweet dipping sauce combines ketchup, San-J No Soy Tamari, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. The tenders are allergy-friendly (gluten-, dairy-, nut-, and soy-free if using No Soy Tamari), freeze well, can be baked at 400°F, and work well in bento boxes with rice, veggies, and fruit.
Why You'll Love This Recipe There's so much to love about these chicken tenders. They're gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and soy-free-making them an allergy-friendly option for the whole family. Cooking them in the air fryer gives you a golden, crunchy coating without all the oil of traditional frying. Plus, the savory-sweet dipping sauce brings just the right punch of flavor to keep lunch exciting.
What You Will Need 2 pounds chicken tenders (or chicken breasts cut into strips) Kosher or fine sea salt & freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs Water Gluten-free panko breadcrumbs Avocado oil spray (or gluten-free nonstick spray) Ketchup San-J No Soy Tamari Worcestershire sauce Brown sugar Tips and Variations Bento Box Bonus: Add steamed rice, fresh veggies, and fruit for a balanced lunch. Spice It Up: Add chili flakes to the bread crumbs for a little heat.
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