These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are the best way to spice up your basic chicken recipes! They’re low carb, quick to make, and taste even better than the tenders you remember as a kid.
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Air fryers are one of the greatest cooking inventions ever. The hot air circulating the food makes it crisp and cook evenly every time. From Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings to Air Fryer Shrimp, there’s nothing the air fryer can’t do.
Now, we’re bringing you a new air fryer recipe – Chicken Tenders. This easy recipe takes basic chicken tenders to a whole new level. With simple ingredients like chicken tenderloins, eggs, and a panko breadcrumb mixture, these air fryer chicken tenderloins are an easy meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 lb boneless skinless chicken tenders
- ▢ 2 large eggs
- ▢ 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or pork panko
- ▢ 1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
- ▢ 1 tsp Italian seasoning or your favorite herb blend
- ▢ 1/2 tsp salt
- ▢ 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Place the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a
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shallow bowl and mix to combine.
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In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the eggs together.
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Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, fully coating the chicken. Let any excess liquid drip off.
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Then dip into the panko mixture and gently press it to coast all sides.
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Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray and add the chicken tenders to the air fryer basket.
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Working in batches if needed, Air fry for 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees F, flipping halfway through.
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Carefully remove the chicken tenders from the hot basket.
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Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2mg