Step 1

Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 2

In a shallow dish combine flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika and onion powder.

Step 3

In another shallow dish combine panko and chives.

Step 4

Dredge chicken tenders in flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

Step 5

Next, dip tenders in beaten eggs. Shake off any excess.

Step 6

Finally dredge tenders in panko mixture, pressing the tenders into the panko mixture on both sides to ensure the tenders are fully covered in breadcrumbs.

Step 7

Generously spray both sides of each tender with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper.

Step 8

Preheat air fryer to 375˚F and spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

Step 9

Add 4 to 5 chicken tenders to air fryer (depending on air fryer basket size) and air fry for 5 minutes. Flip each tender and continue to air fry for an additional 5 minutes or until tenders have cooked through and are golden brown on the outside.

Step 10

Remove tenders from air fryer basket and repeat step 9 with remaining chicken tenders.

Step 11

Serve chicken tenders with dipping sauces of choice.