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air fryer chicken tenders

air fryer chicken tenders: 5 Crispy Secrets You’ll Love


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

Description

Crispy air fryer chicken tenders made easy.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the 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 eggs.
  4. In a third bowl, place breadcrumbs.
  5. Coat each chicken tender in the flour mixture, then dip in eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  6. Place the coated chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  7. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 tenders
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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