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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders take just minutes to prepare and have that restaurant quality flavor! Crispy, tender and juicy!
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer chicken tenders, chicken tenders recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 365kcal
Author Jenny
Cost $30

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • long tongs or fork

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce such as Cholula
  • 1 cup Panko
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • avocado oil spray

Instructions

  • Remove chicken tenderloins from package and transfer to a large plate. Season both sides of chicken evenly with sprinkles of kosher salt and pepper.
  • Crack eggs into a medium sized shallow bowl, add hot sauce and beat until well combined.
  • Place Panko and parmesan cheese into another medium sized shallow bowl, stirring to combine.
  • With a fork, dip chicken tenderloins, in batches into egg mixture then both sides pressed into Panko crumbs. Remove any excess and place onto a separate plate for coated chicken pieces.
  • Working in batches, cook 5-6 tenders at a time in the basket of the air fryer. You want them placed in a single layer, not too crowded.
  • Heat air fryer to 400 degrees F. and cook first side for 5 minutes. When timer goes off, carefully flip chicken and cook for another 5-6 minutes until chicken is cooked through and crust is golden.
  • Remove chicken tenders with long tongs and place onto a serving plate or basket. Serve with an array of dipping sauces such as ketchup, ranch dressing, mustard, and barbecue sauce to name a few.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 1207mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 2mg