Description

Crispy on the outside and juicy inside, these golden air fried chicken tenders are ready in under 20 minutes for a quick, family-friendly meal. With minimal oil and simple ingredients, they deliver all the flavor of traditional fried chicken in a healthier way.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound chicken tenders, boneless skinless

1 cup buttermilk

2 large eggs

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup breadcrumbs or panko

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

cooking spray

Instructions

1. Place chicken tenders in a bowl and pour buttermilk over, season with salt and pepper and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Whisk eggs in one bowl. In another bowl, combine flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Remove chicken from buttermilk and let excess drip off. Dredge each tender in flour mixture, dip in eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.

4. Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.

5. Arrange tenders in a single layer without crowding. Cook for 6 minutes, flip, mist with spray, and cook for another 6 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

6. Transfer tenders to a wire rack to rest for 2 minutes before serving to maintain crispiness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: main course
Method: air frying
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 tenders
Calories: 250
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 500
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 5
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 1
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 70

Keywords: air fryer chicken, chicken tenders, air fried food, fried chicken strips, easy chicken recipe, golden chicken, quick dinner