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Breaded air fryer chicken tenders with buffalo sauce and parsley on top (on a white plate)

Crispy Panko Chicken Tenders Air Fryer Recipe

Samantha Erb
Homemade chicken tenders coated in an airy, crispy panko breadcrumbs and made in just 15 minutes.
4.50 from 73 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 336 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins or breasts
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
  • If using chicken breasts, cut them into thin 1-inch strips.
  • Set up the batter by putting the flour and eggs in separate bowls. Whisk the eggs.
  • Fill a third bowl with panko breadcrumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix to combine.
  • Dip chicken tenderloins or breasts into flour, then the eggs, and lastly the breadcrumbs.
  • Place coated chicken in the air fryer. Do not overcrowd. Cook for 7-10 minutes, until 165 degrees F at the thickest part.
  • Enjoy immediately or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Notes

How to Reheat Chicken Tenders in the Air Fryer:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
2. Place your leftover cooked chicken tenders in the air fryer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until warmed thoroughly then enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 42gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 189mgSodium: 293mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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