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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Tenders: 5 Tips for Crispy Perfection

Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Tenders.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix chicken tenders with BBQ sauce.
  3. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Coat the chicken tenders with the breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Place the coated tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken tenders.
  • For extra crispiness, spray tenders with cooking spray before air frying.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 tenders
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Tenders, Chicken Tenders, BBQ Chicken