Great grandma's time-tested recipe for crispy, perfectly browned fried chicken. The best part: because it is adapted for the air fryer, it is healthier than its deep fried cousin!

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs. imitation chicken breast halves

3 eggs, beaten (or cashew cream, see recipe below)

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp garlic powder

¾ tsp paprika

½ tsp cayenne

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp chili powder

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut chicken breasts into 1” wide strips
Pour flour onto a large plate
Mix breadcrumbs and seasonings together in a shallow bowl or on a second large plate
Coat pieces of chicken in flour, dip into eggs (or cashew cream), then dredge into crumb mixture
Heat up your air fryer to 375 degrees.
Place a row of strips on the frying basket. Spray with a light coat of cooking spray.
Cook sticks for 6 minutes. Open fryer to flip the strips with tongs. Continue cooking for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with honey mustard for dipping.

FOR CASHEW CREAM

Place 2 cups cashews in a bowl. Add cold water to cover. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning, drain and rinse. Place in blender with enough cold water to cover them by 1 inch. Blend until smooth.