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Three breaded chicken tenders on a white plate, topped with barbecue sauce, with more tenders and a bowl of sauce in the background. Parsley and seasonings are on the countertop nearby.
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These air fryer chicken tenders are super simple to make and require minimal ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 154kcal
Author: Karlynn Johnston

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenders or 4 medium chicken breasts
  • ¾ cup flour
  • ½ cup Panko crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ tablespoons seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  • If you are using chicken breasts cut them into strips lengthwise. You do not want them to be thicker than 1/2 an inch or they won't cook. If needed, you can take a meat mallet to the strips to flatten them. Each breast will make 4-6 strips.
  • Whisk together the first six ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Beat the eggs in a small bowl.
  • First, dip your chicken strips into the flour crumb mixture and cover it completely.
  • Dip it into the egg mixture, then into the flour crumb mixture again for a second coat.
  • Place on a large plate or a baking sheet.
  • Repeat with all chicken pieces.
  • Place the plate or baking sheet in the refrigerator for half an hour.
  • Pre heat the air fryer to 400°F if needed.
  • Place each chicken tender into the Air fryer leaving a little bit of space between them, cooking in batches. Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side, turning, and cooking another 4-5 minutes.
  • Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165°
  • Remove and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Repeat cooking the tenders until they are finished.
  • Serve with your favorite bbq type dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 2704mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg