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chicken tender recipes air fryer for Irresistible Crispy Tenders


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 22
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Crispy and juicy chicken tenders made in the air fryer. Perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • as needed cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
  4. In a third bowl, add bread crumbs.
  5. Dip each chicken tender in the flour mixture, then the eggs, and finally the bread crumbs, ensuring an even coating.
  6. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  7. Place the breaded chicken tenders in the basket in a single layer, making sure they do not touch.
  8. Spray the tops of the tenders with cooking spray.
  9. Cook in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 12
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (2 tenders)
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 500
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 150

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