Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

User Reviews

5.0

207 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    18 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    277 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Whether you call them tenders, strips, or fingers - this air fryer chicken tender recipe is oh-so-good! Crispy, crunchy outside tender juicy inside!

I Made This!

155 people made this

Save this

124 people saved this

Ingredients

Servings
  • ​​1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder optional
  • Olive oil spray
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 400ºF and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small size bowl, whisk the egg. In another medium size bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and mustard powder, if using.
  4. Dip the chicken into the beaten egg, then toss into the panko mixture. Dust off any excess panko mixture and lay the chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining chicken and place them on the baking sheet.
  5. Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden. Enjoy immediately with any dip you like.

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Calories 277kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 155mg (52%) Sodium 616mg (26%) Potassium 697mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 242IU (5%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 277 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 277kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 155mg 52%
Sodium 616mg 26%
Potassium 697mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 242IU 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

207 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Potato Chip Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

American
5.0 (30 reviews)

Hot Honey Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

American
5.0 (24 reviews)

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

American
4.6 (552 reviews)

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

American
5.0 (114 reviews)

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

American
4.8 (141 reviews)

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

American
5.0 (45 reviews)

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

American
4.2 (30 reviews)

Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders

American
4.8 (15 reviews)

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

American
4.8 (39 reviews)

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Tenders

American
5.0 (60 reviews)

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

American
5.0 (3 reviews)

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

American
4.8 (10,980 reviews)

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

American
4.6 (30 reviews)

Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Tenders

American
4.6 (15 reviews)

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

American
5.0 (24 reviews)