Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are a delicious and healthier version of traditional fried chicken tenders. Using an air fryer to cook the chicken means that you can enjoy all the crispy texture and juicy flavor without the added calories and fat of deep frying. In this recipe, we will show you how to make perfectly crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Tenders that are sure to please the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and the help of your air fryer, you can enjoy this guilt-free and tasty meal in no time.
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe
In this recipe, we will show you how to make perfectly crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Tenders that are sure to please the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and the help of your air fryer, you can enjoy this guilt-free and tasty meal in no time.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Tenders
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Egg
- 1 tbsp Water
- 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk the egg and water together.
- In a third mixing bowl, place the panko bread crumbs.
- Dip each chicken tender in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally the panko bread crumbs, making sure to coat each tender evenly.
- Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Spray the chicken tenders with cooking spray.
- Air fry the chicken tenders for 8 minutes, then flip them over using tongs.
- Spray the chicken tenders with cooking spray.
- Air fry for another 6-8 minutes until the chicken tenders are crispy and golden brown.
- Remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer basket and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 3ozCalories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 26gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe
Serving Size
3 oz
Amount per Serving
Calories
167
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
95
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.