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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

This quick and easy recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Tenders will become a family favorite. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds chicken tenders
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Panko preferred
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk optional, for soaking
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for spraying

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • If using, soak chicken tenders in buttermilk for 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  • Lightly spray each chicken tender with olive oil.
  • Place chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through cooking.

Notes

For extra crispy tenders, you can double dredge by repeating the flour and egg steps.