Description
Crispy and juicy chicken tenders cooked in an air fryer for a healthier alternative to deep frying.
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
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Place tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip, then cook for another 5 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- Check internal temperature—it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, air fryer recipe, easy dinner, crispy chicken