Description
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are a quick and easy way to enjoy crispy, delicious chicken without the guilt of deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, place the flour.
- In a third bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip in the egg, and then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken tenders in the basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken tenders in your favorite sauce before breading.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken tenders.
- Serve with dipping sauces like ranch or honey mustard.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, Crispy Chicken, Quick Chicken Recipe