Description
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food that brings all the flavor and crunch without the extra calories of traditional frying methods.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a dredging station with three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken tender with flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket and arrange the chicken tenders without overcrowding. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Leftover chicken tenders can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg