Description
A quick and easy recipe for crispy chicken tenders using an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of chicken tenders
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup of flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour, then dip in egg, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the chicken tenders.
- For extra crispiness, spray the tenders with cooking spray before air frying.
- Try different seasonings in the breadcrumb mixture for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, air fryer, crispy chicken, easy recipes