5 from 39 votes
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders feature tender strips of chicken coated in seasoned flour and breadcrumbs before cooking in the air fryer to a golden, crisp finish. The use of a flour-egg-breadcrumb dredging process and a light spray of oil helps achieve crunchy edges while keeping the interior juicy. They cook quickly and are great served hot with dipping sauces.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
699 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Chicken Strips
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds chicken tenderloin trimmed of fat
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour divided
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs plain
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- pritz cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 5 minutes. Be sure that the air fryer reaches its full temperature before using for best results.
- In a shallow dish, mix together 1/2 cup of flour. In a separate dish, beat together the egg and milk. In a third dish, mix together the breadcrumbs, 1 cup of flour, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika.
- Working one at a time, coat each chicken tender in the plain flour, then the egg mixture, and then the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure each tender is thoroughly coated.
- Place 3-4 chicken tenders in the air fryer basket, being careful not to overcrowd it. Spritz the tenders with cooking oil to help them crisp up.
- Cook the chicken tenders at 400°F for 5-6 minutes, then flip them over and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve the chicken tenders hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
699kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
93g
(186%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
296mg
(99%)
Sodium
1160mg
(48%)
Potassium
1585mg
(34%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
315IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 699
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 699kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 93g | 186% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 296mg | 99% |
| Sodium | 1160mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 1585mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.