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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe
Chicken tenders are a family favorite, and when cooked in the air fryer they are hands down delicious! Super crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside.
Step by step photos below the recipe card.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
8
minutes
mins
Total Time
18
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
403
kcal
Author:
Becky Hardin
Ingredients
2
pounds
boneless, skinless chicken tenders
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
to taste
2
large
eggs
1¼
cups
Panko breadcrumbs
⅓
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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.
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Notes
Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; the chicken tenders should be placed in a single layer. 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.
Nutrition
Serving:
0.5
pound
|
Calories:
403
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
15
g
|
Protein:
56
g
|
Fat:
12
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.04
g
|
Cholesterol:
245
mg
|
Sodium:
1163
mg
|
Potassium:
926
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
275
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3
mg
|
Calcium:
134
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg