Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Golden, crispy chicken tenders made in the air fryer with a panko coating and minimal oil. Ready in under 20 minutes with zero babysitting.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- 1
Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 3–4 tenders, each about 0.75 inches thick.
- 2
In one bowl, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water. In another, mix flour with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a third bowl, combine panko, garlic powder, and paprika.
- 4
Coat each tender in flour, then dip in egg, then roll in panko until fully covered.
- 5
Arrange tenders on air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping.
- 6
Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- 7
Tenders are done when golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- sharp knife
- three shallow bowls
- whisk
- air fryer basket
- instant-read thermometer
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