Description
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are your new go-to for a quick, delicious meal that the whole family will love. These tenders feature a crispy Panko breadcrumb coating and juicy chicken, all cooked to perfection in an air fryer, making them a healthier option without compromising on taste. Perfect as a snack or part of a meal, they bring excitement to any table while being easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch strips.
- Set up a breading station with one bowl of beaten eggs seasoned with salt and pepper, and another with Panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan and paprika.
- Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the breaded chicken strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway until golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 tenders (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg