Description
Quick and easy chicken tenders cooked in the air fryer for a crispy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 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
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken tender strip into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Dredge the egg-coated chicken strips in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches.
- Drizzle the chicken tenders with olive oil.
- 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 the chicken is not overcrowded in the air fryer 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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