Air fryer chicken tenders: Crispy, juicy goodness awaits!
Crispy and juicy air fryer chicken tenders that are easy to make and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip each chicken tender first in the flour mixture, then in the egg, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer in the basket.
- Spray the tops of the chicken tenders with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken tenders in your favorite sauce before breading.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken tenders.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg