Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Whether you call them tenders, strips, or fingers - this air fryer chicken tender recipe is oh-so-good! Crispy, crunchy outside tender juicy inside!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 277kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder optional
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat an air fryer to 400ºF and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small size bowl, whisk the egg. In another medium size bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and mustard powder, if using.
- Dip the chicken into the beaten egg, then toss into the panko mixture. Dust off any excess panko mixture and lay the chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining chicken and place them on the baking sheet.
- Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden. Enjoy immediately with any dip you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 616mg | Potassium: 697mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg