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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

Chicken Tender Air Fryer Recipe

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Tenderloins (680 g)
  • 1.5 tsp Kosher Salt (7.5 g)
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (2.5 g)
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour (60 g) (or a 1:1 GF blend)
  • 2 large Eggs (lightly beaten, room temperature)
  • 1.5 cups Panko Breadcrumbs (75 g)
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder (5 g)
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder (5 g)
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika (2.5 g)

Instructions

1.  Set Up: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Prepare three dishes: seasoned flour, beaten egg, and seasoned Panko.

2.  Coat: Pat chicken dry. Dredge each tender in Flour, then Egg, then press firmly into Panko.

3.  Cook: Place tenders in the preheated, sprayed air fryer basket (single layer only). Spray the tops with oil.

4.  Flip: Air fry for 6 minutes, flip, spray the second side, and cook for another 6-8 minutes until crispy and the internal temperature is 165°F (74°C).

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