Description
A delightful, easy-to-make appetizer that offers all the deliciousness of fried chicken without the extra oil and calories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Dredge each marinated chicken tender in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider using panko breadcrumbs. You can also substitute buttermilk with yogurt or milk with lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg