Description
A simple and healthy chicken tenders recipe made in an air fryer for a crispy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast tenders
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
- Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk egg in a separate bowl.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with olive oil.
- Place chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip halfway through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the breaded tenders lightly with olive oil before cooking.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: healthy chicken tenders, air fryer chicken recipe, easy chicken tenders, crispy chicken