Crispy Panko Chicken Tenders Air Fryer Recipe
Homemade chicken tenders coated in an airy, crispy panko breadcrumbs and made in just 15 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 336kcal
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: 1 | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 293mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g