Crumbed Chicken Tenderloins (Air Fried)

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These air fryer chicken tenderloins beat chicken nuggets any day and the recipe is so simple. I tend to use chicken tenderloins but you can use sliced chicken breasts if easier.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 tenderloins
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 8 chicken tenderloins

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Whisk egg in a small bowl.

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  4. Mix bread crumbs and oil together in a second bowl until mixture becomes loose and crumbly.

  5. Dip each chicken tenderloin into the bowl of egg; shake off any residual egg. Dip chicken into crumb mixture, making sure it is evenly and fully covered.

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  6. Lay chicken tenderloins in the air fryer basket in an even layer.

  7. Air-fry until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Recipe Tip

You can substitute butter for the vegetable oil if desired.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

253 Calories
11g Fat
10g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 253
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 171mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 26g 52%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 231mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.