Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
These crispy air fryer chicken tenders are golden and crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy inside, and ready in just 10 minutes. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, they're perfect for busy weeknights or kid-friendly meals.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 352kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloins (or 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil spray (or olive oil spray)
Breadcrumb Mixture
- ¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ tablespoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Egg Coating
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: If not using pre-cut tenderloins, slice chicken breasts into even strips.
- Make the Breadcrumb Mixture: In a shallow dish, combine Panko breadcrumbs, flour, seasoning salt, paprika, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Prepare the Egg Wash: In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, seasoning salt, and black pepper.
- Preheat the Air Fryer. Set your air fryer to 400℉.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, then the egg wash, then back into the breadcrumb mixture for a thick, flavorful coating.
- Air Fry. Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray the tops with avocado oil. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying again. Cook until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Tip: If cooking in batches, keep finished tenders warm on a tray in a low oven (200°F).
- Serve. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as BBQ, honey mustard, buffalo, or sweet and sour.
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Notes
- Use tongs to dip the chicken to prevent your fingers from clumping with the Panko mixture.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper when coated.
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer basket.
- Do not cover the chicken to keep warm as the steam inside will soften the crispy coating.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 2298mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1111IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 3mg
