Air fryer chicken tenders are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken tenders. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs or panko
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray or oil for the air fryer
Instructions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- In three separate shallow bowls or plates, set up a breading station. In the first bowl, place the flour. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, mix the bread crumbs (or panko), salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Take a chicken tender and coat it in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, making sure it’s fully coated. Finally, roll the chicken tender in the bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs to the chicken. Repeat this process with the remaining chicken tenders.
- Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking. Arrange the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each tender for proper air circulation.
- Place the basket in the preheated air fryer and cook the chicken tenders for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. The exact cooking time may vary depending on the size and thickness of your chicken tenders, so keep an eye on them to ensure they don’t overcook.
- Once the chicken tenders are golden brown and crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the air fryer chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ketchup, honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing.
Enjoy your delicious and crispy air fryer chicken tenders!
