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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are so crispy and crunchy, you won't believe they aren't fried! Made with a special batter and Panko bread crumbs, they come together in about 20 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 309 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- cooking spray
- 1 pound chicken breasts sliced and pounded thin or chicken tenders
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons flour I used Wondra flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Spread Panko bread crumbs out on a baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 3-4 minutes, or until toasted and golden brown.
- In a large bowl mix together the egg, mayonnaise, mustard, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir until combined and then add the chicken. Mix until the chicken is coated.
- Pour the bread crumbs into a shallow dish. One by one, press the chicken tenders into the breadcrumbs until all the sides are coated. Place on a plate or baking sheet. Repeat until all the tenders are coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Once it is preheated, add the chicken tenders in a single layer to the basket. Do not stack. Work in batches if you need to. Spray lightly with cooking oil. Bake for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
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Notes
- The best part about chicken tenders are all of the dipping flavor options! Here are some great ones:
- Honey mustard
- BBQ sauce
- Buffalo sauce
- Buttermilk ranch
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
1595mg
(66%)
Potassium
531mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
347IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1595mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 531mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 347IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.