Description
Crispy, golden air fryer chicken tenders made with simple ingredients. Perfect for quick dinners, snacks, or family meals.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken tenders
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking spray
Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
2. Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with spices.
3. Coat each chicken tender in flour, then dip in eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
4. Place tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
5. Lightly spray with cooking oil.
6. Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
7. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the basket.
Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
Check doneness at 10 minutes depending on air fryer model.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg