Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Enjoy the crispy perfection of these air fryer chicken tenders. The recipe achieves that golden, flavorful crust without the excess oil.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
- 9 pieces chicken tenders
- 1 large egg beaten
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 8 tablespoons Panko breadcrumbs ½ cup + 1 tablespoon
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- olive oil or spray
Instructions
- Pre-heat Air Fryer at 370°F (188°C). Set at 12 minutes.
- Pat dry chicken.
- Season chicken tenders with salt and ground black pepper. Set aside.
- Season flour with salt and ground black pepper. Set aside.
- Season homemade Panko breadcrumbs with salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked sweet paprika.
- Arrange containers of flour, egg, and homemade Panko breadcrumbs chronologically. Coat chicken tenders in flour, dip in egg, and coat in breadcrumbs. Shake excess flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Lightly spray coated chicken tenders on both sides.
- Gently transfer coated chicken tenders onto Air Fryer tray and slowly insert tray into the middle cooking chamber, near the rotisserie catch.
- Turn chicken tenders half way through. No need to wait for the “turn food” reminder provided by the Air Fryer.
- See tips or notes when closing the door while turning food.
- Remove Air Fryer chicken tenders once the homemade Panko breadcrumbs are golden in color and the internal temperature of chicken is 165°F.
Notes
This Air Fryer recipe uses an Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven. Not all Air Fryers cook the same way. It’s best to keep watch during your initial tests after purchasing.
It’s best to close the door when turning chicken tenders. If you do not close the door, the Air Fryer temperate might change.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg