Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Chicken tenders (Notes: (about 12 tenders))
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (Notes: for coating)
• 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs (Notes: or regular breadcrumbs)
• 0.5 cup Regular breadcrumbs (Notes: optional)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (Notes: grated)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt (Notes: or to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (Notes: or to taste)
• 2 large Eggs (Notes: beaten)
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2
   In a shallow bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. 3
   In another bowl, beat the eggs.
4. 4
   In a third bowl, add the flour.
5. 5
   Dredge each chicken tender in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
6. 6
   Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not overcrowded.
7. 7
   Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
8. 8
   Air fry for 8 minutes, flip the tenders, spray again, and cook for another 7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Tips & Variations:

• For extra crunch, use a combination of panko and regular breadcrumbs.
• Make sure to preheat the air fryer for even cooking.
• Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness.