Description
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are your new go-to for a quick, delicious meal that the whole family will love. These crispy, golden-brown strips of chicken are seasoned to perfection and cooked to juicy tenderness in the air fryer. Whether served as a snack, meal, or party platter, they pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy a healthier alternative to traditional frying without sacrificing flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into strips about one inch wide.
- Set up a breading station: mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in one bowl; beat eggs in another; place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat each chicken strip in the flour mixture, dip in the egg wash, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for five minutes.
- Place coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking oil. Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg