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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Devashish
These crispy, golden-brown air fryer chicken tenders deliver all the satisfying crunch and juicy tenderness you love - with just 5g of fat per serving! Ready in under 40 minutes, this healthier take on the classic comfort food favorite makes an ideal family-friendly dinner that kids and adults will devour.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 295 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Ziplock Bags

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 2 lb raw chicken tenders
  • 1/2 cup pickle juice
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg

Breading

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken tenders in a bowl or ziplock bag with the pickle juice and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Add flour, powdered sugar, paprika, black pepper, chili powder, salt, and baking powder to a ziplock bag.
  • Add milk, and egg to a separate bowl and mix together. Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees.
  • Remove chicken from pickle marinade and add to the bowl with the egg mixture. Spoon out tenders, letting any excess egg mixture drip off, and place them in the ziplock bag with the dry seasonings. Seal and shake bag to evenly coat all of the chicken tenders.
  • Spray the bottom of the fry basket with nonstick cooking spray. Take each tender from the bag, shaking it well to get rid of any excess flour, and place tenders in a single layer in the bottom of the fry basket (you will likely need to do two batches). Space them out so they don't stick together. Generously spray the top of each piece of chicken with cooking spray so that flour is not visible. Then flip the chicken over in the fry basket and spray the other side.
  • Air Fry the chicken tenders at 360 for 6 minutes. Open air fryer, flip chicken tenders to the other side, spray tops again with cooking spray. Increase air fryer temperature to 400 degrees and cook for 2-3 more minutes, or until crisp and cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 36gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 690mgPotassium: 679mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 521IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
Keyword air fried, breaded tenders, crispy chicken, healthier alternative, quick dinner
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