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chicken tenders in air fryer recipes

chicken tenders in air fryer recipes: 27 Minutes to Crunchy Joy

Delicious chicken tenders cooked in an air fryer for a crispy texture.

  • 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 chicken tender in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  5. Arrange the breaded tenders in the air fryer basket.
  6. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
  7. Check for doneness; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).

Notes

  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Adjust cooking time based on the size of chicken tenders.
  • For extra crunch, spray tenders with cooking oil before cooking.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 tenders
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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