Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture.
- Place the coated tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Spray tenders lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- For a crunchier texture, double coat the chicken.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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