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Delicious Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Crispy, delicious chicken tenders made easily in the air fryer. Perfect for a quick meal, snack, or game day delight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 389 kcal

Equipment

  • Air-fryer
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).
  • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
  • Mix the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in one bowl. Place the breadcrumbs in a separate bowl.
  • Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, then back into the buttermilk, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  • Arrange the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Let them cool slightly, then dig in! Enjoy your scrumptious air fryer chicken tenders!

Nutrition

Serving: 4tendersCalories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 33gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 975mgPotassium: 601mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 258IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 3mg
Keyword air fryer, chicken tenders
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