Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Crispy and delicious Air Fryer Chicken Tenders that are healthier and quicker to make than traditional fried chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in one bowl; place flour in another bowl; and beat the egg until frothy in a third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip in egg, and roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange chicken tenders in a single layer.
- Cook in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, and remove once golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken tenders in buttermilk for a couple of hours before coating. If you run out of breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes can be a great substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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