Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe
This Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe delivers crispy, juicy tenders with less oil and more flavor. Perfect as a snack, main course, or appetizer, these tenders are quick, easy, and sure to please the whole family!
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g chicken tenders
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken tender into the flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to ensure the breadcrumbs stick.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer, leaving space between them. Spray the tops of the tenders with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until the tenders are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes to restore crispiness.
- Freezing: Freeze uncooked, breaded tenders. Cook directly from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to the air fryer time.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs as substitutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 27gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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