Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Tenders: Irresistibly Crunchy Delight!
Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Tenders are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken tenders, offering a crunchy texture and juicy interior without the excess oil.
- 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: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion 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 breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and the breadcrumb mixture in a third.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Spray the tenders lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider double breading the chicken tenders.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Ensure the chicken tenders are not overcrowded in the air fryer for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg