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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are golden and juicy, so easy to make and perfect for weeknight cooking!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 291 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 chicken tenders ((1 1/4 lbs))
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs*
- 1/2 cup seasoned panko*
- Olive oil spray
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Place egg in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and panko.
- Dip chicken in the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture and shake off excess and place on a large dish or cutting board. Spray both sides of the chicken generously with oil.
- Preheat air fryer to 400F.
- In batches, cook the chicken 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy and golden on the outside. Serve with lemon wedges.
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Notes
- *For gluten-free swap out for gluten-free crumbs.
- Get more air fryer recipes from my latest cookbook, Skinnytaste Air Fryer Dinners!
Nutrition Information
Serving
3tenders
Calories
291kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
16.5g
(6%)
Protein
38.5g
(77%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
197mg
(66%)
Sodium
653mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1.5g
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3tenders | |
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.5g | 6% |
| Protein | 38.5g | 77% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 197mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.