🍗 Chicken
Crispy Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer
Quick and easy recipe for crispy chicken tenders cooked in the air fryer. Perfect for a fast dinner or a tasty snack.
🥘 Ingredients
chicken breast strips — 450g (1 lb)
flour — 60g (1/2 cup)
large eggs, beaten — 2
panko breadcrumbs — 120g (2 cups)
teaspoon garlic powder — 1/2
teaspoon paprika — 1/2
teaspoon salt — 1/2
teaspoon black pepper — 1/4
cooking spray (as needed)
👨🍳 Steps
1Pat the chicken strips dry with paper towels. Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2Coat each chicken strip in flour (shake off excess), then dip in egg, and finally coat with the panko mixture. Press gently to adhere.
3Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
4Place the breaded strips in a single layer in the basket (cook in batches if needed). Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 18 minutes, flipping halfway (after 9 minutes).
5Check that the internal temperature reaches at least 74°C (165°F). Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
🛒 Shopping List
450g chicken breast strips, 60g all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 120g panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, cooking spray as needed