Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
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Loading... - Allen Anderson
- 01 Mar 2023
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All-time childhood favorite meets healthy weeknight dinner via extra crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders!
A homemade version of the boxed frozen chicken strips and fast food chicken fingers I loved as a kid, these healthy air fried chicken tenders are made with simple ingredients and a nutritious, delicious upgrade from their processed counterparts.
From the ages of approximately 4 to 14, chicken tenders (and their first cousin, chicken nuggets) were, to me, the pinnacle of culinary perfection.
I still adore them (I mean, who doesn’t love fried chicken?).
The Ingredients
- Chicken Tenders. Beloved by children and adults alike, chicken tenders are a delicious, quick-cooking option for lean protein. You can find pre-cut chicken tenders at most grocery stores.
If your grocery store doesn’t sell chicken tenderloins, you can make your own from a chicken breast. Slice a boneless, skinless chicken breast lengthwise into strips (about a 1/2-inch thick).
- Eggs. Help the breadcrumbs adhere to the chicken tenders.
- Panko Breadcrumbs. Panko provides a lighter breadcrumb coating that crisps up perfectly in the air fryer.
- Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs. Regular breadcrumbs help fully coat the chicken tenders in breading, filling in any gaps that the panko might leave behind.
- Paprika. Adds a mild, savory earthiness.
- Garlic Powder. For necessary garlicky goodness.
- Salt + Pepper. The essentials.
The Directions
Dry and salt the chicken strips.
Beat the eggs in one bowl and combine the breadcrumbs and spices in another. Read More…
