Golden, crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside — these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are everything you love about comfort food made healthier! With minimal oil and maximum flavor, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners, kids’ lunches, or guilt-free snacking.
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🛒 Ingredients for Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken tenders or boneless chicken breasts cut into strips
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray
- Optional: honey mustard or BBQ dipping sauce
👩🍳 Directions for Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken strip: dip in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Arrange in the basket in a single layer. Lightly spray with olive oil.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot with your favorite dip!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4 | Calories: 290 per serving
🌈 Tips & Variations:
- Add a pinch of cayenne for spicy tenders.
- For gluten-free, use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer for 3 minutes.
- Try parmesan breadcrumbs for extra crunch!
💚 Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 290 | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Carbs: 20g | Fiber: 1g
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders – Crispy & Juicy
Golden, crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside — these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are everything you love about comfort food made healthier! With minimal oil and maximum flavor, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners, kids’ lunches, or guilt-free snacking.
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Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken strip: dip in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Arrange in the basket in a single layer. Lightly spray with olive oil.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot with your favorite dip!
Notes
Add a pinch of cayenne for spicy tenders.
For gluten-free, use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer for 3 minutes.
Try parmesan breadcrumbs for extra crunch!
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