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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

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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.
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 491 kcal
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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: 1servingCalories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 48gFat: 11g
Keyword air fryer, breaded chicken, chicken tenders, crispy chicken
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