Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

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Simple, basic air fryer chicken tenders that are crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed full of flavor. Dip in ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.

Air Fryer Chicken tenders with salad and sauce on the side
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes

  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins

  • cooking spray

Directions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

  2. Combine flour, paprika, parsley, seasoned salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Beat egg in a separate bowl.

  3. Dredge each chicken tender in seasoned flour. Dip in beaten egg, then back in seasoned flour.

  4. Coat basket with cooking spray; place as many coated chicken tenders in the air fryer basket as you can without overcrowding. Lightly mist the tops of the tenders with cooking spray.

  5. Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Flip chicken over and lightly mist the tops with more cooking spray. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 8 minutes more. Repeat with any remaining chicken tenders.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

236 Calories
5g Fat
18g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 236
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 228mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 276mg 6%

* 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.