Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Crispy, golden-brown chicken tenders made in an air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Beat the egg in another bowl until well mixed.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat each tender with the breadcrumb mixture, patting it on to ensure it sticks.
- Prepare the air fryer basket by lightly spraying it with olive oil.
- Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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