Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Busy week? These air fryer chicken tenders come together fast, with a crispy outside, juicy inside, and kid-approved every time.
Servings: 4 People
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Set out three bowls. Fill one with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, & 1/2 teaspoon salt . Stir. Fill the next bowl with 6 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter and 3 teaspoons minced garlic. Stir. Place 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, and 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, in the last bowl. Stir.
- First, coat the 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- Next, dip the flour-coated tender into the oil or butter and coat well, allowing excess to drip off.
- Finally, coat the tenders in the breadcrumb mixture, be sure they are completely coated for a nice, crispy breading.
- Place the tenders in the basket of the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 9 minutes. Flip the tenders and cook for another 8-9 minutes until the chicken's internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Notes
Originally Posted on November 2, 2020
Updated on April 14, 2025
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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