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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are crispy, juicy and great for dipping!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 1 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 409 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts cut into 1" strips
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning low sodium
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • ½ cup crushed cornflakes
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  2. Combine flour, cornstarch, seasonings and salt & pepper to taste in a bowl. Whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water in a separate bowl and combine seasoned breadcrumbs and cornflakes in a 3rd bowl.
  3. Remove chicken tenders from the buttermilk allowing any excess to drip off. Pat dry with paper towel.
  4. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture to lightly coat it. Dip in egg and finally dip into the bread crumb mixture.
  5. Spray chicken with cooking spray.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 390°F. Add chicken tenders to the air fryer in a single layer and cook 11 minutes.

Notes

  • To cook in batches, cook all chicken tenders in small batches. Once all tenders have been cooked, add all to the air fryer at once and heat for 2 minutes.
  • To cook in batches, cook all chicken tenders in small batches. Once all tenders have been cooked, add all to the air fryer at once and heat for 2 minutes.
  • Pat chicken dry so the breading can fully adhere (this also keeps them from steaming).
  • Be sure the bread crumbs and crushed cornflakes are smoothly pulsed so they can coat the chicken pieces evenly.
  • Be sure not to overcook. Chicken should reach 165°F.

Nutrition Information

Calories 409 (20%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 627mg (26%) Potassium 628mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 996IU (20%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 11mg (61%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 409

% Daily Value*

Calories 409 20%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 627mg 26%
Potassium 628mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 996IU 20%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Iron 11mg 61%

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