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Plate of crispy air fryer chicken tenders garnished with herbs

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

A quick and easy recipe for crispy chicken tenders cooked in the air fryer, offering a healthy alternative to traditional frying with a delicious crunch.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Tenders
  • 1 lbs chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk For marinating
  • 1/2 cup flour For coating
  • 2 large eggs For dipping
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs For extra crunch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the chicken tenders in buttermilk for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  2. Place flour in a medium bowl.
  3. Crack the eggs into another bowl and whisk gently.
  4. In a third bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  5. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and pat dry.
  6. Coat each tender in flour, dip in eggs, and coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
  7. Spray both sides with cooking spray and arrange in the air fryer basket with space between each.
Cooking
  1. Cook for 5 minutes on each side at 390°F, ensuring chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

Serve hot with ranch or ketchup. To store, cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.