Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Whisk egg in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken tender in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Place tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the tenders lightly with cooking oil.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer (165°F for doneness).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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