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air fryer chicken tenders recipe

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe: Crispy and Delicious in Minutes

Enjoy crispy golden chicken tenders made in the air fryer. Perfectly seasoned and easy to whip up—let’s cook something amazing together!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 1 cup (100 g) breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp (5 g) garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (5 g) onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 g) paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, and in another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each chicken strip first in the egg mixture, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Place the coated chicken strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  5. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the tenders and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer for even cooking.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

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