Description
These crispy and flavorful air fryer chicken tenders are the perfect quick and easy dinner option for the whole family. Tender chicken strips are marinated in buttermilk and spices, coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb mixture, and air fried to golden perfection. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious meal that’s sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Tenders:
- 1 pound chicken tenders
Marinade:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
Other:
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken tenders in a bowl, pour buttermilk and spices over them, mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Breading Station: Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each tender in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer, spray basket with cooking spray, arrange tenders in a single layer, spray tops with cooking spray, and cook until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- You can substitute panko with crushed cornflakes for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 tenders
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
