Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Tenders

These crispy chicken tenders are a quick and delicious meal perfect for any night of the week.

Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 15 minutes

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
  2. Season Flour: In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Coat Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Preheat Air Fryer: Set air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
  5. Cook Chicken: Place chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  6. Air Fry: Cook for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

Tips

  • Ensure chicken tenders are of uniform size for even cooking.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation.
  • For extra crispiness, spray a little more cooking oil on the chicken.

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