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Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins

By Kathi & Rachel

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Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins are crispy on the outside and juicy in the middle. You will never miss the grease on these simply seasoned Chicken Tenders.  This recipe is why I bought an Air Fryer.

Crispy Chicken Tenders

 

My 5 year old is a chicken nugget junkie!  He would eat them three meals a day if I’d let him.

These crispy and healthy chicken tenderloins are cooked up so fast in the air fryer!  No more frozen chicken nuggets for this family!

How to make Crispy Chicken Tenderloins in the Air Fryer –

Dredge Chicken Tenders in flour, then egg mixture, then finally, a panko crumb mixture.

  • 1- Flour
  • 2- Egg Mixture (eggs, milk & dijon mustard)
  • 3- Crust Coating (mix panko crumbs, parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper)

chicken dredge ingredients on plate

Add the coated chicken tenderloins to a preheated 400 degree farenheit air fryer, and coat the tops of them with spray olive oil, or avocado oil (even non stick spray would work in a pinch). The spray oil is what will make these crunchy, but not alot is needed. A light mist will do just fine.  Air fry on each side for roughly 7 minutes.

spraying olive oil on chicken tenders

Give them a flip, spray them, and give them another 7 minute go in the air fryer.

closeup of air fryer chicken tenders in air fryer basket

 How long do you cook Chicken Tenders in the Air Fryer –

  • 12-14 minutes flipping half way through.  Chicken is fully cooked when the internal temperature is at 165 degrees.

What can I serve with Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins –

  • My family loves rice!  We have perfected the perfect Oven Baked Rice so while your chicken is cooking you can whip up a batch of rice!  Once you try this easy method you’ll never go back to stove top!
  • Air Fryer Potato Wedges – these are the perfect accompaniment and so easy!
  • Veggie Pasta Salad – a great way to sneak those veggies in.
  • Don’t forget the dip!  – we love this yogurt based Honey Mustard Dip!
  • air fryer chicken tenders dipped in yogurt mustard sauce

A few more Easy Air Fryer Recipes we think you will love –

  • Air Fryer Chicken Thighs – the juiciest chicken thigh recipe you will try!  These are on our regular rotation they are so good and so easy!
  • Air Fryer Salmon Bites – poppable healthy snack or dinner.  Great for potlucks and dinner parties as well.
  • Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons – my go to appetizer!  Cooks in just 7 minutes.
  • Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket – The kids love these!

LET’S EAT!

Kathi and Rachel

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air fryer chicken tenders dipped in yogurt mustard sauce

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

A delicious restaurant quality recipe with loads of crunch and flavor.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1/2 cup flour

Dredge

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard

Crunchy Coating

  • 3/4 cup panko crumbs
  • 1/3 cup parmesan
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees farenheit.
  • In 3 separate deep plates or medium sized bowls,
    Plate 1- Flour
    Plate 2- Dredge ingredients (eggs/milk/dijon) and whisk well to combine
    Plate 3- Cruncy coating ingredients (panko/parmesan/parsley/salt/pepper).
  • Coat each chicken tenderloin in flour, then egg mixture, then panko crumbs. Place in air fryer basket, careful not to overcrowd (separate to 2 batches if necessary).
  • Spray chicken tenders with olive oil or nonstick spray, and cook 7 minutes. Flip tenders, spray, and cook for another 7 minutes.
  • Chicken is fully cooked at internal temperature of 165 degrees farenheit. Once 165 degrees internally, serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1011mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 416IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 2mg

 

 

 

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  1. Nancy says

    March 7, 2021 at 7:28 am

    I do not have an air fryer. Can these be baked in the oven?

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    • Kathi & Rachel says

      March 7, 2021 at 7:29 am

      You bet! 400 degrees for about 12-15 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees. If you have convection feature you can use that for extra browning.

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