Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
16 mins
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Total Time
26 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
196 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Description
The Air Fryer Chicken Tenders recipe involves coating chicken tenderloins first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally in a seasoned panko breadcrumb mixture. The seasoning is simple, including garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, which enhances the chicken without overpowering it. Cooking the tenders at 390 degrees Fahrenheit in an air fryer crisps the coating to a golden brown. Flipping the pieces halfway ensures both sides cook evenly and become crisp. Because the air fryer cooks by circulating hot air, it uses less oil than traditional frying methods.
The resulting chicken tenders have a crunchy coating with tender, juicy centers. The use of cooking spray before frying helps the breadcrumbs turn golden and crispy. The recipe recommends working in batches if the air fryer basket cannot hold all the tenders at once, to avoid overcrowding which can reduce crispiness.
These chicken tenders are versatile and best served hot with your preferred dipping sauce, making them suitable for lunch, dinner, or snack times. The simple seasoning allows the chicken flavor to shine while adding a mild garlic and pepper note from the breading.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenderloin
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 3 egg large
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F. If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, then set the air fryer to 390 degrees F and run for 5 minutes.
- Place the flour in 1 bowl, beat the eggs together in a separate bowl and combine the bread crumbs and seasoning together in a 3rd bowl.
- Coat the chicken tenders in the flour mixture, then dip the chicken in the eggs and then coat in the bread crumbs mixture.
- Complete this process all the chicken tenders have been coated.
- Spray the coated chicken with a the cooking spray.
- Add the chicken to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 8 minutes at 390 degrees F.
- Flip the chicken and spray the other side with the cooking spray as well.
- Cook for 7-8 more minutes or until the chicken is golden brown.
- Follow the same process until all the chicken is cooked. You might have to work in batches depending on how many chicken tenders your air fryer basket can hold.
- Serve with favorite type of dipping sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 142IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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