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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe
Chicken tenders are a family favorite, and when cooked in the air fryer they are hands down delicious! Super crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside.Step by step photos below the recipe card.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 403 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1¼ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
- Whisk the eggs in a shallow dish.
- In a separate shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture and coat in the breadcrumbs.
- Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer.
- Cook at 400°F for 8 minutes, flipping the tenders halfway through.
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Notes
- Storage: Store air fryer chicken tenders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; the chicken tenders should be placed in a single layer. Cook them in two batches if needed.
- Panko breadcrumbs create a super crispy outside layer, but you can use normal breadcrumbs if that's what you have.
- Check that the internal temperature of the tenders is at least 165°F before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5pound
Calories
403kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
245mg
(82%)
Sodium
1163mg
(48%)
Potassium
926mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
275IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5pound | |
| Calories | 403kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 245mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 1163mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 926mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.