These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside and juicy in the middle. All you need is 7 ingredients, 20 minutes & your favorite dipping sauce!
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Quick & easy. These chicken tenders taste even better than the fast-food version and are done in just 20 minutes! If you are looking for a similar recipe try this Chicken Popcorn in the air fryer next time.
- Family-friendly. This is the perfect meal for the whole family, adults and kids alike! If you love this recipe, you will also enjoy my Air Fryer Haddock.
- Simple ingredients. You only need a few simple ingredients to make these chicken tenders and you most likely have them all on hand.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Chicken tenderloins. These should be in the grocery store with the rest of the chicken. If you can't find them, buy chicken breasts and slice them into strips.
- Eggs. Eggs help to bind the breadcrumbs to the chicken to ensure a crispy crust.
- Breadcrumbs. I recommend panko breadcrumbs but you can use regular or gluten-free if that is what you have at home.
See the recipe card below for the remaining ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Step 1: Set up an assembly line: combine flour in a shallow bowl with the spices. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl and add breadcrumbs to another bowl.
Step 2: Start by dipping a piece of chicken in the flour mixture until it is coated on all sides.
Step 3: Dip the chicken tenderloin into the egg wash.
Step 4: Next, coat the chicken in the breadcrumbs.
Step 5: Repeat all of the previous steps with the remaining chicken.
Step 6: Air fry in a single layer until golden and cooked through.
Sarah's Top Tips
- Pat the chicken dry before dipping it in the flour mixture to ensure it sticks.
- Don't overcrowd the chicken in the air fryer or it won't cook evenly. You may have to cook in batches.
- The tenders will be done when they reach 165 degrees F and are a nice golden brown color.
- Let the chicken rest a few minutes before serving to keep them from drying out.
Serving
Aair fryer chicken tenders can be served as a party appetizer with all your favorite dips (ketchup, honey mustard, ranch, buffalo sauce or BBQ sauce). To make it a meal, serve with seasoned frozen fries and a side salad, warm potato salad, coleslaw or your favorite veggies.
Storage & Reheating
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or the oven at 350 degrees F for around 5 minutes.
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Set up an assembly line: combine flour in a medium-sized bowl with the spices and mix to combine. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl and add breadcrumbs to their own medium-sized bowl.
- Dip a piece of chicken in the flour mixture until it is coated on all sides, then dip the chicken in the egg bowl, again coating on all sides. Finally, dip the piece of chicken in the breadcrumbs and press down until it is fully coated. Transfer to a plate, then repeat the process with the remaining pieces of chicken.
- Spray air fryer basket lightly with cooking oil, add chicken tenderloins in a single layer into the basket and spray with more cooking oil. Cook for 6 minutes, flip and cook for another 6 minutes. Internal temperature should be 165 degrees F.
- Serve chicken tenders with your favorite sauces and fries. Enjoy!
Sarah's Tips
- Pat the chicken dry before dipping it in the flour mixture to ensure it sticks.
- Don't overcrowd the chicken in the air fryer or it won't cook evenly. You may have to cook in batches.
- The tenders will be done when they reach 165 degrees F and are a nice golden brown color.
- Let the chicken rest a few minutes before serving to keep them from drying out.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer or the oven at 350 degrees F for around 5 minutes.
Karen Burns-Booth says
SAVED! As I have an air fryer and I am on a diet, again! They look FABULOUS! THANK YOU so much for linking up to #CookBlogShare week 22 - Karen 🙂
Sarah Holt says
Thank you Karen!
Magdalena Marsden says
This recipe looks delicious and the flavours sound amazing! It will be perfect for a mid week dinner.
Sarah Holt says
thanks so much, Magdalena! You will love them