Description
A simple recipe for juicy chicken tenders made in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Season the chicken strips with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded chicken strips in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken strips.
- For extra crispiness, spray the tenders with cooking oil before air frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, air fryer, easy recipe, quick meal