Just when you thought you couldn't love crispy, golden chicken tenders any more than you already do, along comes this delicious recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Tenders. Trust me on this one...It's one of the easiest ways to cook up chicken, ever.
And if you're a fan of cooking things up in your Air Fryer, make certain to check out these Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings as well. Tender and perfect for game day!
This is always a hit in our house anytime we make it because the kids just love how crunchy these chicken tenders are. And I think we can all agree that dipping chicken tenders into you favorite dipping sauce is always part of the fun!
I'm always pleasantly surprised at how delicious and crispy these turn out but I know I shouldn't be. The Air Fryer literally never lets me down no matter how many times I use it!
If you're ready for a simple dinner recipe, this is the one for you!
Chicken Tenders in the Air Fryer
Cooking up chicken tenders in the Air Fryer means that you'll have a tasty meal in a matter of moments. I also LOVE using the Air Fryer because it gives me that crispy texture without the added grease of being fried.
Chicken Tenders are a great meal on their own but you can easily pair them up with a nice side salad, a stack of fries, or even a nice steamed veggie for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken Tenders
- Olive oil spray
- Milk
- Eggs
- Plain breadcrumbs
- Panko
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Black pepper
How to Make Chicken Tenders.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Beat eggs into the milk and dip chicken tenders in the milk mixture.
- Coat the chicken tenders in milk and egg mixture. Place panko, seasonings, and breadcrumbs in a bowl and mix well.
- Dip chicken tenders in the mixture after dipping in the egg mixture.
- Spray basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add tenders to the basket, careful to not overcrowd.
- Spray basket AND chicken with olive oil cooking spray.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken tenders from the air fryer and serve immediately.
FAQ's
What are the best dips for chicken tenders?
This is totally up to you. Some people love to try ALL the dips while other people prefer to eat them as is. If you're looking for dip ideas, some of the most popular dips for chicken tenders will be:
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Honey Mustard
- Ranch
- BBQ Sauce
- Hot Sauce
Do chicken tenders have to be breaded to cook in the Air Fryer?
They don't have to be but when they are breaded, they will be crispier than not. I love to have a light coating on my chicken tenders to give them that crunch.
If you have any other fun recipe ideas for this air fryer chicken tender recipe, leave it below in the comments. We’re always looking for feedback or great ideas for all of you!
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 10 chicken tenders
- olive oil spray
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup panko
- 1 ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Beat eggs into the milk and dip chicken tenders in the milk mixture.
- Coat the chicken tenders in milk and egg mixture.
- Place panko, seasonings, and breadcrumbs in a bowl and mix well. Dip chicken tenders in the mixture after dipping in the egg mixture.
- Spray basket with non stick cooking spray or use a piece of parchment paper in the Air Fryer basket.
- Add tenders to the basket, careful to not overcrowd.
- Spray basket AND chicken with olive oil.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken tendors from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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Hi - newbie here lol the recipe says in basket then states to flip after 5-6 min. I’m confused 🤷🏼♀️ isn’t the basket on rotisserie? Or perhaps you are referring to the mesh tray? Thanks
Hi Dee. Just shake the basket so the tenders can cook evenly. Hope that helps!