Description
Crispy, golden chicken tenders cooked in an air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk egg and milk.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mix.
- Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with olive oil.
- Place tenders in the air fryer in a single layer, ensuring space between them.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip, then cook for another 5 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the tenders with oil before cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3 tenders)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg