breaded chicken tenders

Try healthy air fryer chicken tenders for a quick entrée, snack, or appetizer. They&#x27;re easy to make and so much more economical than restaurant or frozen tenders.

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

chicken tenders, or boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

salt

black pepper

whole wheat or all-purpose flour

paprika

garlic powder

eggs

panko bread crumbs

parsley flakes

Olive oil or avocado oil spray

Optional dipping sauce: marinara

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

Season both sides of chicken tenders with salt...

Season both sides of chicken tenders with salt and pepper.

Set out three small shallow bowls. In the...

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

In the second bowl, add eggs and beat...

In the second bowl, add eggs and beat lightly.

In the third bowl, combine panko and parsley...

In the third bowl, combine panko and parsley flakes. 

One at a time, coat chicken pieces in...

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.

Place chicken tenders in basket of air fryer,...

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).

Air fry each batch of chicken tenders for...

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.

Chicken tenders are a firm family favorite, and when cooked in the air fryer they are hands down delicious! Super crunchy on the outside!

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

chicken tenders

Salt and pepper

panko breadcrumbs

parmesan cheese

Season

Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.

Whisk

Combine

In a separate shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.

Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture and coat in the breadcrumbs.

Place

Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer.*

Cook

Cook at 400 degrees for 8 minutes, flipping the tenders halfway through.

Check

Check that the internal temperature of the tenders is at least 165 degrees before serving.

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Chicken tenders are a firm family favorite, and when cooked in the air fryer they are hands down delicious! Super crunchy on the outside and perfectly juicy and tender, kids of all ages love these!

These baked chicken tenders are the best chicken tenders recipe! They’re perfectly golden and crispy, and the chicken is deliciously juicy.

BEST Chicken Tenders Recipe (Baked and Breaded)

mayonnaise

Italian seasoning

fine sea salt

all-purpose flour

chicken tenderloins

Cooking spray

panko

bread crumbs

Preheat the oven to 400F. Dry the chicken...

Preheat the oven to 400F. Dry the chicken using a paper towel, then set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs,...

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper together. Add in the flour, and mix again until fully blended. Add the chicken tenders to the batter and toss to fully coat them in the batter. Set the bowl aside while you prepare the crispy coating.

Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking oil,...

Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking oil, then evenly spread the panko crumbs on the baking sheet, then again spray the top of the panko crumbs evenly from overhead (don’t spray from the side to avoid blowing the panko off the sheet). This step will give the crumbs a nice toasted look and a super tasty crunch. Bake the panko in the preheated oven until golden brown (about 5 minutes), then remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes (until they’re cool enough to handle to transfer to a shallow dish).

Add the cooled panko crumbs and the Italian...

Add the cooled panko crumbs and the Italian breadcrumbs to a shallow dish and mix together. 

Spray the same baking sheet again with cooking...

Spray the same baking sheet again with cooking spray. Place the battered chicken tenders in the bread crumbs, then use a spoon to sprinkle the crumbs on top, then use the back of the spoon to press down so the crumbs adhere to both sides. Transfer the coated tenders to the baking sheet, and repeat until all the tenders are coated.

Evenly spray the tops of the breaded chicken...

Evenly spray the tops of the breaded chicken tenders on the baking sheet with the cooking oil. Place the tenders into the oven and bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the chicken reads 165F internally on an instant-read meat thermometer (the time will be determined by the thickness of the chicken tenders).

Once the chicken is done, remove it from...

Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and serve with desired dipping sauce.

These crispy and healthy baked chicken tenders are baked in the oven instead of fried. They're breaded in panko mixed with seasoning and oil, then baked to make a super crispy coating. Plus, they're kid approved!

Healthy Chicken Strips

salt, divided

Panko breadcrumbs,

sweet paprika

avocado oil oil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray or brush lightly with oil.

Mix all-purpose flour with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish.

Beat eggs in a second shallow dish. Set next to the flour.

Stir breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a third shallow dish. Drizzle oil over the breadcrumb mixture and then mix thoroughly with a fork until all of the oil and spice coats the breadcrumbs.  Set to the side of the egg mixture.

Use one hand for dry ingredients and one for wet ingredients while dredging the tenders. Dip a chicken tender in the flour mixture, turning to coat completely. Dip into the eggs, coating completely.  Press into the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat completely.  Set on the prepared baking sheet. Continue with the remaining tenders one at a time. Discard any left-over dredging mixtures.

Transfer the baking sheet of breaded tenders into the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through, 22 to 25 minutes.

These chicken tenders were amazing. The trick to mix the oil with the breadcrumbs made the chicken tenders extremely crunchy. I will definitely make these again.

Delicious and loved by all 3 kids and my husband!We added homemade waffles for a fun dinner. Yum!

Made this recipe last night and they were delicious!  Very tender.  Already shared the recipe with a friend!

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