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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders: 7 Amazing Crispy Secrets


  • Author: Ethan
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Crispy, juicy, and easy air fryer chicken tenders perfect for quick family dinners.


Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ pounds chicken tenders

1 cup flour

2 eggs

1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs

½ cup parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

Cooking spray


Instructions

1. Pat chicken dry

2. Prepare flour, egg, and breadcrumb stations

3. Coat chicken in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs

4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F

5. Arrange chicken in single layer

6. Spray lightly with oil

7. Cook 8–10 minutes flipping halfway

8. Check chicken reaches 165°F

Notes

Use panko for extra crunch

Do not overcrowd basket

Reheat leftovers in air fryer

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg
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