Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipes
These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are incredibly crispy and expertly seasoned. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauces for a quick and delicious dinner or snack.
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Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Set up three wide, shallow bowls or pie plates for the breading process. Fill the first dish with flour. In the second dish, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-blended. Place the Panko bread crumbs in the third dish.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes to ensure it’s hot and ready.
- Begin by coating each chicken tender in the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip the tenders into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the tenders evenly with the Panko bread crumbs.
- Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking them in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Air fry for 6 minutes, then carefully flip each piece and continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F and achieves a light golden brown color. Serve the chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
If you’re serving 2 or 3 people, feel free to halve this recipe.
To Store: Place cooked chicken tenders in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
To Reheat: Preheat the air fryer to 360°F and air fry the chicken tenders for 5-10 minutes until heated through. Alternatively, reheat in a 375°F oven until hot.
To Freeze: After air frying, let the chicken tenders cool completely, then freeze them in an airtight container for up to three months.
To Reheat Frozen Chicken Tenders: Preheat the air fryer to 360°F and air fry the frozen tenders for 8-14 minutes, flipping halfway, until hot and crispy. This method is also suitable for store-bought frozen chicken tenders. You can also reheat them from frozen in a 375°F oven until thoroughly heated.