Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
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4.4
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Description
This recipe uses chicken tenderloins coated in a three-step dredging process: first flour, then beaten eggs, and finally a seasoned breadcrumb mixture containing garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. This layered coating crisps up in the air fryer at 400℉, cooking the tenders for a total of 15 minutes with a flip halfway through. Lightly spraying cooking oil before each air frying stage helps develop an even golden crust.
The result is tender chicken pieces with a crisp exterior that holds up well for serving with favorite dips. The method allows air frying in batches if necessary for evenly cooked, crunchy tenders.
Leftover tenders can be stored in the fridge for up to four days and reheated in the air fryer at 350℉ to maintain their crispiness, making them convenient for make-ahead meals or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloin
- ½ cup breadcrumbs like Panko
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 large egg beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the dredge: Preheat the air fryer to 400℉. Grab 3 shallow plates. Mix the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in one of the plates. Beat the eggs in the second plate, and add the flour to the third plate.
- Dredge the tenders: Coat each tender in flour, then the beaten egg, and finally the breadcrumb mixture.
- Air fry the tenders: Add the tenders to the air fryer basket and lightly spray them with cooking spray. Cook for 8 minutes, flip the tenders, spray with cooking spray, and cook for another 7 minutes or until golden brown. You might have to do this in batches if you can’t fit all the chicken in one go.
- Serve: Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Store leftover chicken tenders in an airtight container or resealable bag refrigerated for 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 350℉ for 5 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, to restore crispiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 231mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 264IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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