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Easy & Crispy Airfryer Chicken Tenders

Airfried chicken tenders that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Cooking spray for greasing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Coating
  1. Dip each chicken tender into the flour, shaking off the excess.
  2. Then, dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with the breadcrumb mixture.
Cooking
  1. Arrange the coated chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  2. Lightly spray them with cooking spray.
  3. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway for even crispiness.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces, fresh salad, or crispy fries.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken tenders in buttermilk for a few hours before breading. Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for the best crispiness. Experiment with different seasonings in the breadcrumb mixture, like Italian seasoning or chili powder, for a fun twist.