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closeup overhead view of Air Fryer Chicken Tenders on a white plate next to a red and white checkered cloth and green beans in a glass bowl
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5 from 5 votes

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer chicken tenders are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Method: Air Fryer
Servings: 4 Strips
Calories: 202kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast cut into strips or you can use chicken tenders
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/8 cup milk
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk eggs and mix the milk in in a medium sized bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and spices together.
  • Dunk one chicken strip into the egg mixture and then coat it in the flour mixture. Repeat for all strips.
  • Place battered strips in the air fryer basket and spray generously with oil.
  • Cook at 380 for 10 minutes. Flip chicken tenders, spray with oil and cook at 380 for 8 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Strips | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg