Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Crispy, air fryer chicken tenders are easy to make for a crowd. Coated in parmesan and panko, these easy tenders are flavorful and
Servings 4
Calories 342kcal
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
chicken marinade
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp cajun seasoning or lemon pepper for milder taste
coating
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ½ cup panko
special sauce
- ¼ mayo
- ½ tsp mustard
- 1 tbsp sweet bbq sauce
- 1½ tbsp honey
- dash Worcestershire sauce optional
Instructions
- Prep: dry tenders with a paper towel. Spray air fryer basket or use air fryer safe parchment paper.
- Whisk marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Whisk ingredients for coating in a separate bowl.
- Coat each tender in marinade, then dredge in coating until completely covered.
- Air fry tenders 3-4 at a time, taking care to not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 375 degrees F until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.
sauce instructions
- whisk ingredients together in a medium bowl
- store in a jar in the fridge for up to 3 days and stir again before use
Notes
store leftovers in the fridge, in an air-tight container for up to 3 days
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 792mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 2mg