Description
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are your ticket to a crispy, golden-brown treat without the guilt of traditional frying. Juicy chicken strips are coated in a crunchy panko crust and cooked to perfection in an air fryer, making them ideal for quick weeknight dinners or fun snacks. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for a delightful meal everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch strips. Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, another with beaten eggs, and the last with panko mixed with garlic powder and paprika.
- Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip into the egg wash, then roll in the panko mixture until fully coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Arrange chicken strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve immediately with dipping sauces of your choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, lightly spray the coated chicken strips with oil before cooking. Experiment with different seasonings or marinades to enhance flavor. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed.