Description
A delicious and easy recipe for crispy air fryer chicken tenders that are juicy and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken breast – 1 lb (about 450 g), cut into strips
- 🌾 All-purpose flour – 1 cup (about 120 g)
- 🥚 Eggs – 2 large, beaten
- 🍞 Breadcrumbs – 1 cup (about 100 g), preferably panko for extra crunch
- 🧄 Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
- 🌶️ Paprika – 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Salt – 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Pepper – 1/2 teaspoon
- 🛢️ Olive oil spray – for coating
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into strips about 1 inch wide.
- Create the breading mixture: In one bowl, place flour; in another, beat the eggs; and in the third, combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken strip in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and place the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Notes
- Preheating the air fryer is crucial for achieving a crispy texture.
- Do not overcrowd the basket to ensure even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- A light spray of olive oil helps achieve a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Chicken Tenders, Crispy, Easy Recipe