Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
These air fryer chicken tenders are perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They're a quick, family-friendly meal everyone will love.
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Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Chicken Tenders
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Soak chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Set up three bowls: flour in first, remaining buttermilk with soaked chicken in second (reserve some), and panko breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, and salt in third.
- Remove each tender from buttermilk, dredge in flour, dip back in buttermilk, then press firmly into breadcrumb mixture coating all sides.
- Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange tenders in a single layer without overlapping and spray tops generously with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 11g
Cost: $13