Description
Crispy, juicy chicken tenders made effortlessly in the air fryer. Perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and water.
- 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, spray again, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the tenders lightly with oil before cooking.
- Ensure tenders are evenly spaced in the air fryer for even cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
- 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: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: easy air fryer chicken tenders, crispy chicken, quick meal