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air fryer recipes chicken tenders

Air Fryer Recipes Chicken Tenders: 5 Reasons You’ll Love Them

Easy and delicious air fryer chicken tenders.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
  2. In one bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
  4. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
  5. Dip each chicken tender in the flour mixture, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumbs.
  6. Place the breaded tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  7. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  8. Ensure chicken is cooked through and golden brown.

Notes

  • Adjust cooking time for thicker tenders.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 tenders
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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