Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
3 servings (2 tenders)
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Calories
342 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are golden, juicy, and breaded with panko for a crunchy bite. Ready in about 30 minutes, they're perfect for dinner or a game-day snack with your favorite sauces and sides.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloin about 6 tenders), tendons removed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs unseasoned
- 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt divided, Lawry's original
- 1 teaspoon paprika divided, sweet
- 1 teaspoon onion powder , divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder , divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper divided, freshly-ground
- cooking oil spray neutral, high-heat
- dipping sauces , such as ketchup, honey mustard, ranch dressing, or BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Prepare 3 shallow bowls or trays for breading.
- In the first bowl, combine the flour with 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- In the second bowl, whisk the egg together with the milk.
- In the third bowl, combine the panko with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (see note below), 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Dip the chicken tenderloins first into the flour mixture, dredging them on all sides. Then, dip them into the egg mixture, letting any excess egg wash drip off. Finally, bread the tenderloins in the panko mixture, pressing to adhere the crumbs. As you're working, continually stir and fluff up the panko to re-incorporate any of the seasonings that have settled in the bowl.
- Add the breaded chicken to your air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving some space around them for air to circulate. Lightly spray both sides of the chicken with cooking spray (I use vegetable oil in my non-aerosol oil mister). Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you might need to cook the chicken tenders in batches.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through (see note below). If the tenders look dry when you flip them, lightly spray them with a little more oil. When ready, the tenders should be crispy and the internal temperature should read 165F on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the tenders.
- Let rest for 3-5 minutes and serve with your favorite dipping sauces and sides.
Notes
- Seasoned Salt: My taste testers were evenly split on whether they preferred the batches with 1/2 teaspoon or 1 teaspoon of Lawry's in the bread crumbs. I you like a zestier crumb that's a bit saltier, go with the full teaspoon. For a milder crumb, use 1/2 teaspoon.
- Cooking Time: Air fryer cooking times can vary by brand and model. Start checking for doneness after 10 minutes and adjust as needed for your specific air fryer.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2tenders
Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
1126mg
(47%)
Potassium
690mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
484IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings (2 tenders)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tenders | |
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1126mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 690mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 484IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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