Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
32 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
277 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Description
These chicken tenders start by seasoning all-purpose flour with salt and pepper, then dredging the chicken in the flour, coating in a whisked egg mixture, and finally rolling in a blend of Italian breadcrumbs, panko, grated Parmesan, and additional seasoning. The coated tenders are drizzled with melted butter and sprayed lightly with cooking spray to encourage browning in the air fryer.
Cooking at 400°F in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, crisps the coating while keeping the chicken tender and moist inside. The Parmesan adds a subtle nutty flavor to the crunchy breadcrumb crust. This method produces a golden brown exterior reminiscent of fried chicken tenders with less oil and cleanup.
Serve these tenders immediately for optimal crispness. They can be paired with dipping sauces or sides such as salads, vegetables, or fries for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken tenderloin also sometimes called tenderloins, raw
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
- 2 egg
- 3/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Place the flour in a medium sized bowl. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine.
- Place the eggs in another medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of water and whisk until smooth.
- Place the Italian style breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Mix well.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then coat in egg, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Repeat the process with all the chicken.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the tenders, then spray the chicken with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. You may need to work in batches.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, or until chicken is cooked through and coating is brown and crispy. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 448IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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