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air fryer chicken tenders crunchy secrets

Air fryer chicken tenders crunchy secrets you’ll crave


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crispy and delicious air fryer chicken tenders.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg.
  4. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
  5. Dip each chicken tender in the flour mixture, then egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  6. Arrange the coated tenders in the air fryer basket.
  7. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  8. Check for doneness before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, spray tenders lightly with cooking oil.
  • Adjust cooking time based on thickness of chicken tenders.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 tenders
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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