Description
Crispy and juicy chicken tenders made in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken tender in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Spray the tenders lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of tenders.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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