Description
Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak Fingers are a delicious twist on a Southern classic, transforming tender strips of beef into crispy, bite-sized delights. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, these easy-to-make steak fingers deliver a symphony of flavors and textures that will have everyone reaching for more. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable meal that combines comfort and fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless beef steak (sirloin or tenderloin)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare dredging stations: In one bowl, mix flour with salt, pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
- Cut the beef into strips about one inch wide. Dip each strip in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and lastly coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange coated steak fingers in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 steak fingers (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg