Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Air fryer chicken tenders are completely mouthwatering with a tender and juicy inside and a crispy outside coating. A quick to make, perfect weeknight meal recipe your family will love. Healthy to make with less oil and the fried recipe!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 578kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- ½ cup pancake mix
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- additional salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt & pepper
- Season pancake mix with ½ teaspoon each salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika and garlic powder.
- Season breadcrumbs with ½ teaspoon each salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika and garlic powder.
- Whisk egg. Line up three bowls to begin coating.
- Dip chicken tenders into flour, egg, then breadcrumbs. Move to a side plate.
- Place tenders into the basket. Cook at 360F for 6 minutes. Flip chicken tenders and cook for an additional 6 minutes. Cook until temperature reaches 165F.
Notes
Be sure to pat the tenderloins dry before seasoning.
Cook in a single layer and cook in multiple batches if needed.
Be sure to not overcrowd the basket, allowing space between pieces.
Reheating Instructions: Reheat by cooking at 360F for 5 minutes.
Storage Instructions: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Serving size: approximately 3 tenders.
Nutrition
Serving: 4servings | Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 64.6g | Protein: 29.7g | Fat: 21.9g