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A close-up of a pile of golden-brown, crispy air fryer chicken tenders on a white plate.

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders


  • Author: memorecipes.com
  • Total Time: 22 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Quick and easy crispy chicken tenders made in the air fryer in 20 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each chicken tender first into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated.
  4. Then, dredge the egg-coated tender into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Arrange the coated tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil.
  7. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
  • For extra crispiness, ensure tenders are not overcrowded in the basket.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 12 min
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 oz
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

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