The Best Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe: Crispy, Perfection!
Delicious and crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders recipe that is healthier and easy to make! Try these Air Fried Chicken Tenders recipes for a quick and satisfying meal. These Air Fryer Chicken Strips are perfect for busy weeknights or as a game-day snack!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large skinless boneless chicken breasts or 12 chicken tenderloins
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Italian Style breadcrumbs
- salt & pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon thyme or oregano
- ⅛ cayenne pepper (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- olive oil spray
Instructions
Prep for Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken. Cut the chicken into strips. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Note: You can use the store-bought chicken tenderloins.
- Pour buttermilk into a medium bowl and season with garlic powder, ground mustard powder, thyme or oregano, cayenne pepper (optional), salt, and pepper, to taste. Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for 10-15 minutes or overnight. Note: Buttermilk helps chicken tenderloins stay moist and tender when cooked.
- Add the bread crumbs into a large Ziploc bag. Season the crumbs with garlic powder, paprika, and dried parsley.
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe
- Preheat the air fryer basket to 400 degrees F.
- Using tongs, remove a few pieces of chicken tenderloins from the marinade, and shake off any excess marinade. Drop them in the crumbs and shake the Ziploc bag, to coat the crumbs evenly.
- Remove the mixture-coated chicken and place them on an air fryer basket.
- Lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray.
- Air Fry the chicken tenders for 10-15 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
Serving Air Fryer Chicken Strips
- Allow the cooked chicken tenders to rest for a few minutes before serving. This helps retain the juiciness and allows the coating to set, resulting in a crispier texture.
- Place the cooked chicken tenders on a wire rack to prevent tenders from getting soggy ready to serve.
- Enjoy these healthier, Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Please refer to the post for the following:
- Tips for Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
- Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
The Best Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe: Crispy, Perfection!
Amount per Serving
Calories
166
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
39
mg
13
%
Sodium
342
mg
15
%
Potassium
294
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
128
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
70
mg
7
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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