Melting and toasting the parmesan cheese and then blitzing it, creates a wonderful nutty, crispy coating for these chicken fingers. You can use this coating technique for many other recipes.
1Insert the wire rack into position 5. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 350°F, for 10 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
2Grease the roasting pan and line with baking paper. Sprinkle the parmesan evenly over the paper and shake the pan to level.
3Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and cook for 10 minutes.
4Remove the pan from the oven. Adjust the oven to Bake, Convection, 350°F, for 6 minutes, enable Rotate Remind and press Start.
5Carefully 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.
6Combine the crumbs and 1 teaspoon of the oil and rub together. Spread evenly over the base of the roasting pan.
7Move 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.
8Cut the chicken into approximately ½-inch wide strips. Place the chicken in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and stir to coat.
9Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and wipe the pan clean. Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 350°F, for 17 minutes and press Start.
10Once cooled, place the parmesan in a food processor bowl and pulse until it resembles fine crumbs.
11Place 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.
12Place the chicken in a single layer, in the air fry basket.
13Move 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.
14The chicken should be golden and cooked through. If not, air fry a little longer.
15Serve the chicken fingers with mayonnaise and ketchup.