Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of air fry chicken tenders with a golden exterior and succulent interior. Perfect for family dinners or game nights, these tenders offer a healthier spin on a classic favorite. With minimal prep and cleanup, get ready to impress your loved ones with this crispy treat that pairs beautifully with your favorite dipping sauces!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts; slice into uniform strips.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder.
- Coat each chicken strip in flour, dip in egg wash, then roll in panko until fully coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange tenders in a single layer and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate chicken strips in buttermilk for an hour before breading. - Experiment with spices like paprika or cayenne pepper for added heat.