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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are so crispy and crunchy, you won't believe they aren't fried! Made with a special batter and Panko bread crumbs, they come together in about 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer, Chicken, chicken tenders
Servings: 4
Calories: 309kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spread Panko bread crumbs out on a baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 3-4 minutes, or until toasted and golden brown.
    Panko breadcrumbs that have been toasted in the oven.
  • In a large bowl mix together the egg, mayonnaise, mustard, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir until combined and then add the chicken. Mix until the chicken is coated.
    Chicken tenders dredged in batter in a silver bowl.
  • Pour the bread crumbs into a shallow dish. One by one, press the chicken tenders into the breadcrumbs until all the sides are coated. Place on a plate or baking sheet. Repeat until all the tenders are coated.
    Breaded unbaked chicken tenders on a baking sheet
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Once it is preheated, add the chicken tenders in a single layer to the basket. Do not stack. Work in batches if you need to. Spray lightly with cooking oil. Bake for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 or until chicken is cooked through.
    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
    Chicken Tenders stacked on a plate

Notes

The best part about chicken tenders are all of the dipping flavor options! Here are some great ones:
  • Honey mustard
  • BBQ sauce
  • Buffalo sauce
  • Buttermilk ranch

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1595mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 347IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3mg