Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer
These Chicken Tenders fried in Air Fryer are a hit with the whole family! They're crispy on the outside, tender inside, and perfect for busy weeknights. Just like our Breaded Crispy Air Fryer Okra, they're bursting with flavor, super easy to whip up, and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 650 g chicken tenders (12 pieces)
- 75 g plain white flour / all-purpose flour
- 2 small eggs
- 40 g breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken pieces with paper towels.
- Prepare your workstation by seasoning the flour with salt and pepper in a shallow dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and place them next to the flour dish.
- Set the breadcrumbs in another shallow dish beside the eggs.
- Coat each chicken strip in the flour mixture, shaking off excess flour.
- Dip the flour-coated chicken strip into the whisked eggs.
- Next, coat it in breadcrumbs and set it aside on a plate. Repeat until all chicken tenders are coated.
- Ensure each chicken piece is fully coated at each step. You might need to wash your hands once or twice during the process.
- Once coated, lightly drizzle or spray oil over the chicken strips.
- Arrange the chicken strips in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket, ensuring they don't overlap.
- Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 8 minutes, then flip and cook for another 8 minutes.
Notes
- Arrange the chicken fingers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping. If necessary, cook them in batches.
- To keep the first batch warm while cooking the rest, place them on a baking sheet and transfer them to a preheated 100°C (200°F) oven.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer and desired crispiness. Adjust as needed. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F) when checked with a meat thermometer.
- If you can't find chicken tenderloins, slice boneless, skinless chicken breasts lengthwise into 1 ½ cm (½") thick strips.
- To add more flavor, consider adding extra spices and herbs to the flour or eggs. Make sure each piece of chicken is fully coated at every step.
- During the breading process, you may need to pause to wash your hands once or twice.
- Remember to flip the chicken tenderloins halfway through cooking to ensure even browning on both sides.