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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450g) chicken tenders
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Olive oil spray

Method
 

  1. Combine flour, seasoned salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk buttermilk and egg in another. Put panko in a third. Pat chicken dry, dredge in flour, then buttermilk, then coat in panko.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Place breaded tenders in a single layer in the basket, then mist with olive oil spray.
  3. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until deeply golden and the internal temperature hits 165°F.
  4. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For the crispiest results, let the breaded tenders rest for 5 minutes before cooking so the coating sets. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.