Description
These golden, juicy chicken tenders cook quickly in the air fryer for a crispy exterior and tender interior without deep frying. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, snacks, or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels
2. If using, marinate tenders in buttermilk for 20 minutes in the refrigerator
3. Place flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixture in three separate bowls
4. Season flour with salt, pepper, and paprika
5. Dip each tender in flour, then egg, then panko mixture
6. For extra crispness, repeat egg and panko steps
7. Lightly spray coated tenders with olive oil spray
8. Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3–5 minutes
9. Arrange tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket
10. Air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through
11. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F
12. Let tenders rest on a wire rack for 2 minutes before serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: air frying
- 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: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 70
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