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Golden brown and crispy air fryer chicken tenders served on a white plate with a lemon wedge.

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 22 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Quick and easy chicken tenders made in the air fryer for a crispy, golden finish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 chicken tenders (1 1/4 lbs)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup seasoned panko
  • olive oil spray
  • lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs and panko.
  3. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture. Shake off excess and place on a dish. Spray both sides with oil.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
  5. Cook chicken in batches for 5-6 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  • For extra crispiness, spray chicken lightly with oil before cooking.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 12 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 tenders
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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