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easy air fryer chicken tenders recipe

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe with 5 Crispy Tips


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A simple and delicious recipe for chicken tenders made in the air fryer.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken strips in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Coat each chicken strip in the flour mixture, then dip in buttermilk again, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  5. Place chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  7. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  8. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Notes

  • For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in the breadcrumbs.
  • Try adding different spices to the flour mixture for variation.
  • Serve with dipping sauces like honey mustard or ranch.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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