Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

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4.4

36 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    354 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Finger-licking good Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are an easy and incredible weeknight dinner option. The entire family will love the crispy chicken that's made with two kinds of breadcrumbs, seasonings, and parmesan cheese. Only 20 minutes to make this easy main dish!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound chicken tenders (about 10-12)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • honey mustard sauce
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Instructions

Air Fryer Instructions

  1. Whisk Egg, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and spices in a medium mixing bowl. Add the chicken tenders and mix to combine.
  2. In another bowl, whisk the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
  3. Dredge the tenders in egg mixture then in breadcrumb mixture, turning and pressing all sides to coat evenly. Spray both sides of the chicken generously with oil.
  4. Preheat Air fryer to 400F. Add chicken tenders (without overcrowding) and cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through, golden and crispy.
  5. To cook in batches: cook all chicken tenders in small batches. Once all tenders have been cooked, add all to the air fryer at once and heat for 2-3 minutes or until crispy and heated through.

How To Bake

  1. Bake 400F. 7-8  minutes per side. Broil 2 minutes if desired for extra crunch.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 851mg (35%) Potassium 501mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 387IU (8%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 141mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 354kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 851mg 35%
Potassium 501mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 387IU 8%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 141mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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