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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 354 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions
- Whisk Egg, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and spices in a medium mixing bowl. Add the chicken tenders and mix to combine.
- In another bowl, whisk the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
- 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.
- Preheat Air fryer to 400F. Add chicken tenders (without overcrowding) and cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through, golden and crispy.
- 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.
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How To Bake
- Bake 400F. 7-8 minutes per side. Broil 2 minutes if desired for extra crunch.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.