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chicken tender recipes air fryer

chicken tender recipes air fryer for a Juicy Delight

A quick and easy recipe for making chicken tenders in an air fryer.

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

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  3. Season the chicken tenders with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Dredge each tender in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  5. Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
  7. Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, spray tenders lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
  • Adjust seasoning to your preference.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 tenders
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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