Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Tenders
These air fryer chicken tenders are my top choice for finger foods. My secret is to double-coat them in Panko breadcrumbs for unbeatable crispiness every time.
Equipment
- Air fryer I used Ninja XL
- 2 shallow dishes
Ingredients
- 8 chicken tenders (about 1.5 pounds)
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Line a baking pan or cutting board with parchment paper.
- Pat fry chicken tenders. Season them well with salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.
- Prepare the breading station: in first shallow dish, whisk 2 large eggs and 3 tablespoons milk, in the second shallow dish mix 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs and ½ cup grated Parmesan.
- Dip the each seasoned chicken tender into the eggs mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Place it in to bowl with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, coating it in both sides and pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs. Repeat the process by dipping the chicken strip back into the egg wash, and then into the breadcrumbs mix again for double coating. Place breaded chicken tender on a prepared baking pan. Repeat the process with the rest of the chicken strips.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place 3-4 breaded chicken tenders in the air fryer basket. Spray them with olive oil spray on top. Air fry for 6 minutes at 400°F. Flip the chicken and spray it again with oil. Cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken tenders. Enjoy with you favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
You can skip grated Parmesan and use only breadcrumbs.
If you do not have milk, add a splash of water to the egg wash.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 15.4gProtein: 46.7gFat: 12gSodium: 550mg
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