Description
Enjoy crispy and juicy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders made with simple ingredients and a quick cooking time. This recipe offers a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko recommended)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another shallow dish, beat the eggs for the egg wash.
- Place breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
- Dip each chicken tender first in the flour mixture, then the egg wash, and finally the breadcrumbs, ensuring full coating.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the basket, avoiding overcrowding.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- Check for doneness and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes if needed for extra crispiness.
- Remove the tenders and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or properly thawed chicken tenders for best results.
- Experiment with different breadcrumb types for varied textures.
- Allowing the tenders to rest helps retain juiciness.
- A light spray of oil enhances crispiness.
- Monitor cooking time as air fryers vary.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 tenders)
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: N/A