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    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

    Published: Aug 22, 2020 · Modified: Oct 10, 2022 by Ang Paris · Leave a Comment
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    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are kid-approved and great for picky eaters - but are so good that aduults will love them, too!
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    How to Cook Chicken Tenders in an Air Fryer - This delicious Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe turns out mouthwatering crispy and moist tenders perfectly. via @jugglingactmamaHow to Cook Chicken Tenders in an Air Fryer - This delicious Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe turns out mouthwatering crispy and moist tenders perfectly. via @jugglingactmamaHow to Cook Chicken Tenders in an Air Fryer - This delicious Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe turns out mouthwatering crispy and moist tenders perfectly. via @jugglingactmama

    How to Cook Chicken Tenders in an Air Fryer - This delicious Air Fryer Chicken Tenders recipe turns out crispy, golden, and moist tenders! They will make an easy meal that is perfect for weeknight cooking.

    Golden brown air fried chicken tenders on a cutting board surrounded by ketchup, honey mustard and ranch sauces.
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    • Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe
    • Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

    I love frying food, but at the end of the day, it ends up making a huge mess! Instead of getting oil all over your counters, make a healthier version of your favorite freezer tenders with this amazing Air Fryer Chicken Tender recipe!

    These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are kid-approved and great for picky eaters! Frozen tenders can get expensive quickly, but you can make these easy chicken tenders using ingredients you may already have on hand! This recipe is perfect for using leftover chicken or breadcrumbs too!

    Ingredients

    You only need eight ingredients to make these easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, and you can dip them in whatever sauce you’d like! In less than 15 minutes, you have a fantastic dinner to feed your family!

    • Chicken tenders
    • Eggs
    • Breadcrumbs
    • Panko crumbs
    • Garlic powder
    • Black pepper
    • Seasoned salt
    • All-purpose flour
    • Ketchup
    • Honey mustard
    • Ranch dressing
    Ingredients for air fried chicken tenders - chicken, flour, breadcrumbs, eggs and seasonings.

    Instructions

    1. Preheat you air fryer to 370 degrees F
    2. Add bread crumbs and seasonings to shallow bowl or plate and combine
    3. Beat eggs and put in a shallow bowl
    4. Place flour in a shallow bowl
    5. Dip a chicken tender in flour, eggs, and then in breadcrumbs mixture. Be sure to coat evenly.
    6. Set aside on plate or tray
    7. Repeat with 3-4 more tenders
    8. Cook chicken for 8-10 minutes, depending on size
    9. While chicken is cooking, prepare more chicken with coating
    10. Repeat cooking in batches until all chicken is cooked
    11. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce 
    Chicken tenders in the basket of an air fryer before cooking.

    Serving Suggestions

    • My favorite dipping sauce is this Sweet and Spicy Teriyaki Sauce which is so flavorful.
    • I know this is called Burger Sauce, but it's pretty amazing on chicken, too!
    • My husband likes to pop these tenders into a wrap with a little Lime Mayo sometimes for a quick lunch.
    • Of course, there's always the classic Honey Mustard Sauce that everyone loves to dunk their chicken tenders into!
    • My Cheesy Tater Tots recipe would be delicious on the side.
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    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are kid-approved and great for picky eaters - but are so good that aduults will love them, too!
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: air fryer chicken tenders
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 287kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound chicken tenders
    • 2 large eggs beaten
    • ½ cup breadcrumbs
    • ¼ cup Panko crumbs **see notes
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour

    For Serving

    • Ketchup
    • Honey Mustard
    • Ranch Dressing
    • Your favorite dip sauce

    Instructions

    • Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees F
    • Clean and trim any remaining fat from the chicken if necessary
      1 pound chicken tenders
    • Add bread crumbs and seasonings to shallow bowl and combine well
      ½ cup breadcrumbs, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon seasoned salt, ¼ cup Panko crumbs **see notes
    • Add beaten eggs to their own shallow bowl
      2 large eggs
    • Add flour to a shallow bowl
      ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • Dip a chicken tender in flour, then in eggs, and then in breadcrumbs mixture. Be sure to coat evenly.
      Ketchup
    • Set the tender aside on plate or tray
    • Repeat with 3-4 more tenders.
    • Cook chicken for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F
    • While your first batch of chicken is cooking, prepare more chicken tenders with the coating
    • Repeat cooking in batches until all chicken is cooked
    • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce
      Honey Mustard, Ranch Dressing, Your favorite dip sauce

    Notes

    • Breadcrumbs: You can use all Panko, all breadcrumbs, a combination or even use crackers crumbs
    • It's best to cook the chicken tenders in batches. You don't want to over-crowd your air fryer.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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