Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    82

Experience the irresistible allure of homemade chicken tenders, transformed by the magic of air frying. Crispy, golden perfection on the outside gives way to juicy, succulent tenderness within. A symphony of savory flavors awaits – the perfect canvas for your favorite dipping sauce indulgence.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    127 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    39 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    351 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) following the manufacturer's instructions. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, parsley flakes, seasoned salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, beat the egg until smooth. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Dredge each chicken tender in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Dip the floured tender into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off. Return the tender to the seasoned flour and coat thoroughly. (15 minutes)

04

Step

Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the coated chicken tenders in the basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. Lightly mist the tops of the tenders with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Flip the chicken tenders over and lightly mist the tops with more cooking spray. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a tender reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), approximately 7 to 8 minutes more. (16 minutes)

06

Step

Repeat the process with any remaining chicken tenders, ensuring each batch is cooked to golden perfection.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the flour mixture.
Ensure the chicken tenders are not overcrowded in the air fryer basket to promote even cooking and maximum crispiness.
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ranch, honey mustard, or BBQ sauce.

Carolina Hamill

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 27 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Larue Gleichner

    These were so easy to make and my kids loved them!

  • Sven Swiftkshlerin

    I used avocado oil spray and it worked great.

  • Dereck Boehm

    My air fryer cooks faster, so I had to adjust the cooking time slightly. Keep an eye on them!

  • Selena Balistreri

    The double dredging is key! They came out so crispy!

  • Marcelino Block

    Next time I'll try adding some parmesan cheese to the flour mixture for extra flavor!

  • Myron Daugherty

    I added a little garlic powder to the flour mixture and it was amazing.

  • Marge Stark

    These are so much healthier than store-bought tenders.

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