Description
Air fryer chicken tenders are crispy, juicy, and healthier than traditional fried versions. You’ll love their flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate chicken strips in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat marinated chicken in the flour mixture, then dip in breadcrumbs.
- Spray coated chicken tenders with cooking spray.
- Place tenders in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip chicken in flour and breadcrumbs.
- Try different spices like cayenne for heat.
- Serve with dipping sauces for variety.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken tenders, crispy chicken, healthy chicken recipe