Certainly! Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for crispy air fryer chicken tenders:
### Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
#### Ingredients:
– 1 lb (450g) chicken tenders or chicken breast cut into strips
– 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
– 2 eggs, beaten
– 1 cup (120g) breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Cooking spray or olive oil spray
#### Instructions:
1. **Preheat Your Air Fryer**: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
2. **Prepare Breading Station**: In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour seasoned with salt and pepper in one, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in the third.
3. **Coat Chicken Tenders**: Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, and finally coat it evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
4. **Arrange in Air Fryer Basket**: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or olive oil spray. Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the basket, leaving a little space between each piece for air circulation.
5. **Air Fry**: Spray the top of the chicken tenders lightly with cooking spray or olive oil spray. Cook in the preheated air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy.
6. **Serve**: Once the chicken tenders are cooked through and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces, such as honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing.
Enjoy these crispy air fryer chicken tenders as a delicious appetizer, snack, or main dish!
Feel free to adjust the seasonings according to your preferences, and you can also experiment with different coatings like using crushed cornflakes or adding grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
