🍗 Chicken
Crispy Cheese Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer
Quick and easy chicken tenders coated in a cheesy, crunchy crust made with cheddar and Cheez-Its, cooked in the air fryer.
🥘 Ingredients
chicken tenderloins — 700 g (1.5 lbs)
mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt / beaten egg) — 250 ml (1 cup)
shredded cheddar cheese — 125 ml (1/2 cup)
crushed Cheez-Its (or saltine crackers) — 750 ml (3 cups)
garlic salt — 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp)
paprika — 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp)
olive oil spray — to taste
👨🍳 Steps
1In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise with shredded cheddar cheese.
2Add chicken tenderloins and toss to coat evenly.
3In another bowl, combine crushed crackers with garlic salt and paprika.
4Coat each piece of chicken in the cracker mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
5Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
6Lightly spray with olive oil spray.
7Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 9-10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
8Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
🛒 Shopping List
1.5 lbs chicken tenderloins, 1 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt / beaten egg), 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 3 cups crushed Cheez-Its (or salty crackers), 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, olive oil spray