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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

4.89 from 202 votes

These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are golden and juicy, so easy to make and perfect for weeknight cooking!

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Equipment

Air Fryer (I love this pretty white one from AllCool)

Ingredients

12 chicken tenders ((1 1/4 lbs))
2 large eggs (beaten)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs*
1/2 cup seasoned panko*
olive oil spray
lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Place egg in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and panko.
Dip chicken in the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture and shake off excess and place on a large dish or cutting board. Spray both sides of the chicken generously with oil.
Preheat air fryer to 400F.
In batches, cook the chicken 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy and golden on the outside. Serve with lemon wedges.

Video

Notes

*For gluten-free swap out for gluten-free crumbs.

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Nutrition

Serving: 3tenders, Calories: 291kcal, Carbohydrates: 16.5g, Protein: 38.5g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 197mg, Sodium: 653mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1.5g

- WW Points: 3

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