Step 1

Preheat air fryer at 400ºF for 8-10 minutes.

Step 2

Season both sides of chicken tenders with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Set out three small shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place flour, paprika, and garlic powder; mix lightly.

Step 4

In the second bowl, add eggs and beat lightly.

Step 5

In the third bowl, combine panko and parsley flakes.

Step 6

One at a time, coat chicken pieces in the flour mixture, then dip into the beaten egg, and finally coat with the panko mixture, pressing lightly to help the coating adhere.

Step 7

Place chicken tenders in basket of air fryer, in a single layer. Cook in batches if necessary.Spray the tenders with olive oil spray (this helps them get golden brown and crispy).

Step 8

Air fry each batch of chicken tenders for 7-11 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken tenders, or until internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Do not overcook.