Description
Delicious and crunchy chicken tenders made in an air fryer, bringing a healthier twist to a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare your breading station with flour, whisked eggs, and a breadcrumb mixture.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour, ensuring an even coat.
- Dip the floured tenders into the whisked eggs.
- Coat each tender in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange the chicken tenders in the basket, spray lightly again.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Pat chicken tenders dry before breading for better coating adherence. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 185mg