Making chicken tenders in an air fryer is so quick and simple! Air fryer chicken tenders are super easy to make, and they turn out crispy without all the oil! I made these tasty chicken tenders the other night for dinner and my family loved them. They make the perfect quick dinner and they were full of flavour. You can also serve them as a starter or a snack with a dipping sauce.
Learn how to make crispy and juicy chicken tenders from scratch in your air fryer with this easy recipe. You only need chicken, flour, egg, breadcrumbs and some seasonings. Follow this simple recipe and get perfect results every time!
PREP 5 minutes
COOK 8 to 10 minutes
SERVES 2 people
KIT you will need an air fryer and mixing bowls.
Ingredients for air fryer chicken tenders
2 skinless chicken breasts, sliced
200g of plain flour
1 egg, beaten
250g of panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of onion powder
A teaspoon of smoked paprika (optional)
Salt and pepper
Olive oil spray
Method
So start by cutting the chicken breasts into thin strips.
In a mixing bowl, add the flour and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Then in a second bowl, crack the egg and whisk it to make an egg wash. In a third bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, the garlic powder, the onion powder, the smoked paprika (optional), and salt and pepper.
Coat each chicken strip first in the flour mixture, making sure it is evenly coated. Next, dip the chicken strips into the egg wash, allowing any excess egg to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken strips with the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs stick well.
Then lightly spray the breaded chicken tenders with oil and place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Leave the crisper plates in and make sure they are not overcrowded. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Air fry at 200°C for around 8 to 10 minutes, until the tenders are golden brown and crispy. Don’t forget to turn them halfway through cooking to ensure and even crisp, remember all air fryers cook at different speeds and of course the thinner you cut your chicken strips the faster they will cook.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let them rest before serving.
Finally serve for dinner with potato wedges or fries or as a starter or snack with your favourite dipping sauce. I like spicy mayo but ali oli, sweet chilli, honey and mustard or even lemon and pepper also work really well.
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