Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Do you want to use your Air Fryer to make healthier meals that taste amazing? Check out this Air Fryer Chicken Tenders recipe for a delicious healthy dinner.

Air Fryer Cooking

An air fryer is like a small convection oven. Air fryers cook food with a mechanical fan that circulates the hot air around the food at high speed, cooking the food and producing a crispy outer layer.

While not required, air fryer parchment papers are helpful to keep foods from sticking. 

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are healthy and delicious.

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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These air fryer chicken tenders come together quickly and make a delicious meal for your family or as a game day snack.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Healthy

Servings: 4

Calories: 209kcal

Author: Sara Borgstede

Ingredients

• 12 oz of Chicken Breasts tenders
• 2 Eggs beaten
• 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
• 2 tbsp. cajun spice
• Salt and Pepper

Instructions

• Place your tenders on a napkin lined plate and pat dry. Season each side with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl add eggs.
• In the other bowl, add panko crumbs and cajun seasoning and lightly stir.
• Dip chicken tenders into the eggs, then panko bread crumbs.
• Place the chicken on a separate plate until all are coated.
• Load the tenders into air fryer basket and lightly spray with olive oil spray.
• Cook at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3784IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg

This meal is an unbelievably great swap. Some chicken tender meals at popular restaurants are over 600 calories or 17+ points per serving!

This recipe is easy to put together and can be ready for lunch or dinner in just a couple of steps.

Because they are air fried instead of deep-fried, you still get the wonderful crunchy texture without the guilt.

About halfway through the 10-minute cooking time, pull out the basket and give it a gentle shake. You can also flip the tenders over, although it is really not necessary.

This Air Fryer Chicken Tenders recipe will quickly become a family favorite, and you can feel great serving it knowing it’s baked and not fried.

What’s your favorite air fryer recipe?

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