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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are quick and easy to make. The perfect homemade alternative to store-bought frozen tenders and just as crispy as deep-fried chicken tenders (without the grease).
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
476 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided, coarse
- 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder divided
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Chicken Tenders Ingredients
- 2 egg mixed
- 2 teaspoons paprika divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder divided
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound chicken tenderloin 8 tenderloins, remove the tendon
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon of your favorite unsalted seasoning or Italian seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parsley torn
Instructions
- In a bowl add the honey mustard ingredients. Mix until combined. Place in the fridge. Taste to see if you want to add more honey or mustard based on your preference.
- In a bowl whisk the eggs, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix until combined.
- Remove the tendon from the chicken.*
- Add the chicken to the egg wash. Make sure the chicken is fully coated in the egg wash. Set aside.
- In a bowl add the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, unsalted seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix until fully combined. Set aside
- Dredge the coated chicken in the breadcrumb mixture. Press the batter onto the chicken tenders so both sides are fully coated.
- Use a pastry brush to coat the air fryer with oil.
- Place the chicken tenders into the air fryer. Do not overlap the chicken.
- Use the pastry brush to dab a little oil on top of the chicken.
- Cook the chicken at 400° F for 6-8 minutes. Flip the chicken over and use the pastry brush to dab a little oil on top of the chicken. Cook for an additional 6-8 minutes or until the juices run clear. You want an internal temperature of 165°.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and top with parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
476kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
(47%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.05g
(3%)
Cholesterol
166mg
(55%)
Sodium
1732mg
(72%)
Potassium
634mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
1263IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
214mg
(21%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 476kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1732mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 634mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1263IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.