Description
These golden air-fryer chicken tenders deliver a crispy exterior and juicy interior using little to no oil. Ready in under 25 minutes, they make a healthy family dinner with customizable variations.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
2. Pat chicken tenders dry and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Beat the egg in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs or almond flour with a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Dip each tender into the egg, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Arrange tenders in a single layer without overlapping.
6. Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. Let tenders rest 2–3 minutes before serving to lock in moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: air-fryer
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: air fryer chicken tenders, healthy chicken tenders, crispy chicken tenders, low oil chicken, family dinner