Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe
Crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned, these air fryer chicken tenders are a game-changer for quick, satisfying meals. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, you’ll enjoy tender, juicy chicken coated in a crunchy, flavorful crust that rivals your favorite takeout.
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
Chicken Tenders
- 12 Chicken Tenders, about 1¼ pounds
Seasoning
- salt and pepper, to taste
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 Tablespoon water
Bread Crumb Mixture
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Serving
- Favorite dipping sauce, (we love BBQ sauce)
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together eggs and water.
- In another medium bowl, mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture, making sure to shake off any excess mixture.
- Place a couple of chicken tenders in the air fryer basket. Put the basket into the inner pot, place the air fryer lid on top. Set the temperature to 400 degrees for 6 minutes.
- Take off the lid, flip each tender over, and cook for another 6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and is golden on the outside.
- Repeat with remaining chicken tenders.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 44gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 189mgSodium: 1088mgPotassium: 674mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 330IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 3mg
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