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air fryer chicken tender recipes

Air Fryer Chicken Tender Recipes: 7 Secrets to Crispy Perfection

Quick and easy air fryer chicken tenders that are crispy and delicious.

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

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
  4. Dip each chicken tender in the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Place the coated tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Adjust cooking time for thicker tenders.
  • For extra flavor, marinate chicken before coating.
  • Experiment with different spices in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • 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: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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