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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
These air fryer chicken tenders are exceptionally crispy and ready so fast! Easy to make and so much healthier than the fast food version.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings (about 14 tenders)
Calories: 343 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
FOR THE AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS:
- 2 pounds chicken tenders about 14
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Olive oil spray
FOR DIPPING (optional):
- Greek yogurt ranch dip
- honey mustard sauce from this Pecan Crusted Chicken
- barbecue sauce
- Basil Yogurt Sauce from these Zucchini Fries
Instructions
- With paper towels, pat the chicken tenders dry. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
- In a shallow bowl (a pie dish works well) beat the eggs together. In a second shallow bowl, stir together the panko, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and remaining 1 ½ teaspoons salt. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and keep it nearby.
- Coat the chicken tenders: Working a few at a time, dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture, patting it gently as needed to adhere. Shake off excess.
- Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pieces.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. If you’d like to keep the chicken warm between batches, turn a regular oven to 250 degrees F. Coat the air fryer basket with the olive oil cooking spray, then add chicken tenders in a single layer so that they are not touching (I can cook 4 at a time). Coat the top of the chicken tenders with oil spray.
- Cook the chicken for 7 to 8 minutes, pulling out the air fryer basket and flipping the pieces over once halfway through. (The chicken should register at least 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer and the outsides will be golden brown and crisp.) Repeat with remaining chicken tenders, keeping them warm in the oven between batches as desired. Enjoy hot.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate chicken tenders in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers in the oven at 350 degrees F, in the air fryer, or in the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Lay cooked chicken tenders in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze until solid, then transfer the frozen tenders to an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 4)
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
227mg
(76%)
Potassium
913mg
(26%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
680IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (about 14 tenders)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 4) | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 227mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 913mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.