Description
These Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken tenders, featuring juicy chicken coated in a crunchy breadcrumb layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken tenderloins with buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coatings: Combine all-purpose flour with cayenne pepper (if using) in one dish and place panko breadcrumbs in another.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove marinated chicken from buttermilk, dredge in flour, dip back in buttermilk, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Arrange chicken in the fryer basket, spray lightly with cooking spray, and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Let It Rest: Remove chicken from the air fryer and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, mix grated Parmesan cheese with panko. Consider marinating overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg