Description
Quick and easy chicken tenders cooked in the air fryer for a crispy texture in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- In another shallow dish, place the beaten eggs.
- In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken tender strip first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured strip into the beaten eggs, letting excess drip off.
- Coat the egg-dipped strip thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches.
- Lightly spray the tenders with cooking spray.
- 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 fully coated in panko.
- 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: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken tenders, crispy chicken, quick chicken recipe, easy chicken tenders, 20 minute meal, panko chicken