Description
Discover the ultimate quick meal with these air fryer chicken tenders. With a perfectly crispy exterior and juicy interior, these tenders are bursting with flavor and are ready in no time. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe guarantees satisfaction for both kids and adults alike. Serve them alongside your favorite dipping sauces or fresh veggies for a delightful dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into uniform strips.
- Set up a breading station with flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko mixed with garlic powder and paprika in the last.
- Dredge each chicken strip: coat in flour, dip in egg, then roll in panko until fully covered.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange the breaded strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg