Name: Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 oz chicken breasts tenders; 2 eggs (beaten); 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 2 Tbsp cajun spice (or other spice blend of choice); salt and pepper (to taste)

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

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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 Chicken Tenders on a white plate with a small white bowl with dipping sauce and garnished with 2 lime slices — Crispy goodness without the extra calories or points.

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

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Diet: Dairy-Free, Low-calorie, Low-Carb, Weight Watchers

Cooking Method: Air Fryer, Oven

Servings:

Calories: 209kcal

Author: Sara Borgstede

Ingredients

12 oz chicken breasts tenders
2 eggs beaten
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 Tbsp cajun spice or other spice blend of choice
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place tenders on a napkin lined plate and pat dry. Season each side with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, crack eggs and whip together.
In another 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 the air fryer basket and lightly spray with olive oil spray.
Cook at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.

WW Information

Click here to track the Chicken Tenders recipe in the WW app. Points are 3 for the plan in 2024.

Notes

Oven Directions: Bake chicken tenders at 425F for 15 to 20 minutes.

Meal Prep:

Prepare and allow to cool. Wrap and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven for 4-5 minutes. (You can reheat in the microwave for 1 minute, but they won’t be as crisp.)

Freezer:

Flash freeze by freezing individual portions on a cookie sheet. When frozen, store in a zipper bag or container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Air Fryer set to 370 degrees Fahrenheit — Preheat air fryer.

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

Air fryer chicken tenders raw ingredients laid out in white bowls — After seasoning, dip chicken tenders in egg mixture and then in the bread crumbs.

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

Air fryer chicken tenders on parchment paper ready to be cooked in the air fryer — Chicken should be well coated with breadcrumbs before cooking.

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

three Air Fryer Chicken Tenders placed in air fryer basket ready to cook — Add chicken to the air fryer. Spray lightly with cooking spray, or brush lightly with oil, if desired.

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.

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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders