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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Deliciously crispy chicken tenders made in the air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Tenders
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup bread crumbs Panko preferred for extra crispiness
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add chicken tenders to the buttermilk mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Coat the marinated chicken tenders in bread crumbs.
Cooking
  1. Place the breaded chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  2. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 300cal (15%) Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) Protein: 25g (50%) Fat: 10g (15%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 70mg (23%) Sodium: 600mg (26%) Potassium: 400mg (11%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 1g (2%) Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) Vitamin C: 0mg (0%) Calcium: 50mg (5%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
Keywords: air fryer, chicken, tenders

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

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