Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

4.60 from 172 votes

Chicken tenders are a firm family favorite, and when cooked in the air fryer they are hands down delicious! Super crunchy on the outside!

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time18

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 403kcal

Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Whisk the eggs in a shallow dish.
2 large eggs
In a separate shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
1¼ cups Panko breadcrumbs, ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture and coat in the breadcrumbs.
Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer.
Cook at 400°F for 8 minutes, flipping the tenders halfway through.

Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. The chicken tenders should be placed in a single layer, so cook them in two batches if needed.
Panko breadcrumbs create a super crispy outside layer, but you can use normal breadcrumbs if that's what you have.
Check that the internal temperature of the tenders is at least 165°F before serving.

Storage: Store air fryer chicken tenders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.