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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

The most crispy on the outside and tender on the inside Air Fryer Chicken Tenders! These chicken tenders (air fryer style) are so easy to make, high protein, and kid-friendly.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken tenders
Servings: 6
Author: Lee Funke

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400º.
  • Next, add the panko, flour, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to a large bowl and stir everything together until combined.
  • Crack eggs into a separate bowl and whisk the eggs until combined.
  • Then, dip each chicken tender into the egg wash, completely coating each piece of chicken. Let the excess egg drip off of each tender. Then, dip the chicken into the bread crumb mixture, coating each side. It’s easiest if you do this one at a time to make sure that the chicken gets fully coated.
  • Place 3 or 4 chicken tenders in the air fryer, making sure they are not touching, and drizzle them with olive oil (or spray them with cooking spray). Air fry for 7-9 minutes or until crispy. The internal temperature should read at least 165ºF.
  • Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all the chicken tenders are crispy.
  • Remove the chicken from the air fryer and enjoy!

Notes

  • Can't find chicken tenders at your grocery store? Buy chicken breasts and slice them into tenders.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g