Description
Crispy air fryer chicken tenders offer a quick, low‑fat dinner solution that delivers a golden crust and juicy interior in just 12 minutes. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples—flour, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper—to coat tender chicken strips before air frying to perfection. Ideal for busy families, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone craving a satisfying snack without deep‑frying, these tenders pair well with sauces and side salads. Serve with ranch extra flavors
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
- Set up three shallow dishes: flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumb mixture with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each tender in flour, shake off excess, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about three minutes.
- Arrange the coated tenders in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between pieces, and cook for 10‑12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Let the tenders rest for two minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- lightly spray tenders with oil before cooking. Adjust seasoning to taste. Freeze coated tenders for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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