Description
Juicy, crispy, and bursting with flavor, these air fryer chicken tenders are a healthier twist on a classic favorite, perfect for a quick meal or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken tenderloin into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, and then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spray lightly with cooking spray, and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Notes
Serve hot with dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or BBQ. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg