Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. They are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or to serve at a party as a delicious appetizer. Using the air fryer ensures a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken tenders.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Tenders:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Coating Stations: In separate shallow dishes, set up one with the flour and seasonings, one with the eggs and water, and one with the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Cook: Lightly spray the coated tenders with olive oil spray and place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- You can substitute chicken breasts cut into strips if tenders are unavailable.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, and add cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
