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AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE (CRISPY, JUICY, AND READY IN 15 MINUTES)

Sana Umer
These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and ready in just 15 minutes. A quick, family-friendly dinner or snack made with simple pantry ingredients and no deep frying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Cooking spray

Ingredients
  

Chicken:

  • 1.5 lbs chicken tenders

Coating:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

Seasoning:

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For Cooking:

  • cooking spray

Instructions
 

Prep:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels.

Season & Coat:

  • Set up three bowls: flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with seasoning in the third.
  • Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in seasoned breadcrumbs.

Air Fry:

  • Place chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.

Serve:

  • Serve hot with dipping sauce like ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd air fryer basket for best crispiness.
  • Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
  • Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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