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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These crispy and juicy air fryer chicken tenders are a nostalgic favorite, perfect for family dinners or game-day snacks, all made with minimal oil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into strips You can also use chicken tenders.
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Panko for extra crunch, or regular bread crumbs.
  • ½ cup flour All-purpose or whole wheat.
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray For crisping up the tenders.
Optional Add-ins
  • Parmesan cheese For a cheesy kick.
  • Paprika or cayenne pepper For added heat.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut chicken breasts into strips and pat them dry using paper towels.
  2. Gather three shallow bowls: one for flour mixed with salt and pepper, another for beaten eggs, and the third for breadcrumbs combined with garlic and onion powder.
  3. Optional: Add parmesan cheese and spices to the breadcrumb mixture.
Coating the Chicken
  1. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Dip into the egg mixture, letting extra drip off.
  3. Coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing breadcrumbs gently to adhere.
Cooking
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and spray chicken tenders with cooking spray.
  2. Arrange tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  3. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
  4. Let rest for a minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For serving, consider pairing with dipping sauces like honey mustard or ranch. You can chop the tenders for game-day snacks or wrap them in tortillas for quick lunches.

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