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chicken tenders air fryer recipes

Chicken Tenders Air Fryer Recipes: 5 Irresistible Tips


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crispy chicken tenders made in the air fryer.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
  4. Coat each chicken tender in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket.
  • Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken tenders.
  • For extra crunch, spray with cooking oil before air frying.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 tenders
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: chicken tenders, air fryer, recipes, crispy chicken