Description
This is an easy air fryer chicken tenders recipe that yields crispy and juicy chicken without the need for frying in oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and the breadcrumb mixture.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally 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.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: easy air fryer chicken tenders recipe