Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
These Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are ready in minutes. Enjoy perfectly golden, crunchy chicken without the oil for easy Air Fryer Dinners tonight.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders fresh or thawed
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil spray optional for browning
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken tender into the beaten eggs, then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.
- Arrange the tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't touch.
- Spritz lightly with olive oil spray if desired for maximum browning.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.