Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    27 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    216 kcal

  • Course

    Brunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These chicken tenders taste so good you'd swear they were deep-fried!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 chicken tenders about 1 1/4 lbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat Panko Breadcrumbs
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • Lemon wedges for serving
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Instructions

  1. Begin by seasoning the chicken tenders with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Crack the eggs into a shallow dish and beat them lightly. In a separate shallow dish, mix together the whole wheat breadcrumbs and panko.
  3. One at a time, dip each chicken tender into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, coat the tender in the breadcrumb mix. I recommend pressing gently to ensures it adheres. Gently shake off any excess and set aside on a plate.
  4. Lightly spray each chicken tender with olive oil on both sides. This is the trick to achieve that golden crispness without the need for deep frying.
  5. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (this step is crucial for cooking evenly).
  6. Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer (make sure they do not touch).
  7. Air fry the chicken tenders for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and the exterior is crispy and golden brown.
  8. Serve the chicken tenders hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 216kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 626mg (26%) Potassium 390mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 109IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 216kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 626mg 26%
Potassium 390mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 109IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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