healthy chicken tenders

These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are golden and juicy, so easy to make and perfect for weeknight cooking!

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

chicken tenders ((1 1/4 lbs))

eggs (beaten)

salt

black pepper (to taste)

seasoned breadcrumbs*

seasoned panko*

olive oil spray

lemon wedges (for serving)

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Place egg in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and panko.

Dip chicken in the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture and shake off excess and place on a large dish or cutting board. Spray both sides of the chicken generously with oil.

Spray both sides of the chicken generously with oil.

Preheat air fryer to 400F.

In batches, cook the chicken 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy and golden on the outside. Serve with lemon wedges.

Serve with lemon wedges.

Easy Air Fryer Parmesan Breaded Fried Chicken Tenders (Strips) is a quick recipe that includes cook time for how long to cook crispy chicken fingers (including frozen) using a Nuwave, Philips, or Power Air Fryer. Want to make keto chicken tenders without breading? Simply omit the breadcrumbs.&nbsp;

Easy Air Fryer Parmesan Breaded Fried Chicken Tenders (Strips)

skinless, chicken breast

cheese

breadcrumbs (You can use any breadcrumbs (Italian Seasoned, panko, etc.))

all-purpose flour

Italian Seasoning

salt and pepper

cooking oil spray (I used olive oil)

Place the breadcrumbs, eggs, and flour in separate bowls.

Add the grated parmesan, Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper to taste to the bowl with the breadcrumbs. Stir.

Coat the sliced chicken breasts in flour, then egg, and then the breadcrumbs.

Spray both sides of the chicken tenders with cooking oil.

Add the chicken tenders to the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 minutes on 400 degrees.

Open the basket and flip the tenders. Cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes or until the chicken tenders are crisp. Exact cook time will vary based on the air fryer brand that you use. Check in&nbsp;on the tenders to monitor the appropriate cook time necessary.

Serve!

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Easy Air Fryer Parmesan Breaded Fried Chicken Tenders (Strips) is a quick recipe that includes cook time for how long to cook crispy, crunchy chicken fingers (including frozen) using a Nuwave, Philips, or Power Air Fryer. Want to make keto chicken tenders without breading? Simply omit the breadcrumbs.

Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Breaded Chicken Tenders

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

eggs

Panko breadcrumbs,

sweet paprika

garlic powder

avocado oil oil

chicken tenders

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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These healthy chicken fingers are baked in the oven instead of frying

Healthy Chicken Fingers

Baked Chicken Tenders are the perfect easy dinner. Made with only a few simple ingredients they're secretly healthy, crispy & delicious!

Healthy Baked Chicken Tenders

chicken

whole wheat flour

¾ cup unseasoned whole wheat bread crumbs

Parmesan cheese

black pepper

basil

parsley

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Set out 3 medium shallow bowls.

In the first bowl add whole wheat flour.

In the second bowl, crack and whisk eggs.

In the third bowl mix together breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, pepper, salt, dried basil and dried parsley.

Form an assembly line of flour, egg and breadcrumbs.

Dip the chicken tenders in whole wheat flour, coating evenly on all sides. Shake off any excess flour.

Immediately dip the chicken into the egg mixture, coating well on both sides. Shake off any excess egg.

Immediately dip the chicken into the breading mixture. Coat the chicken on both sides, gently patting down on the chicken to make sure the breading sticks well.

Place the chicken tenders on a parchment lined baking sheet sprayed with olive oil.. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the outside of the chicken is browned and crispy.

If you want extra crispiness, turn the oven up to the broil setting and broil the chicken tenders for an extra minute. Make sure to keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.

Serve with crunchy baked french fries, your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!

We used extra crispy gluten free bread crumbs and they were delicious! So good!

The chicken tenders were excellent.  Very easy to make.

These turned out so yummy! I had to sub almond flour and oat flour in because a quarantine is a quarantine! Haha! For real these were great and fairly easy to make! Will be making again soon! Thank you!!!

Yay!! Tomorrow’s lunch is going to be exciting with this recipe.

This is one of my favorite resides! It’s easy and delicious, and the chicken always turns out perfectly crispy. Would highly recommend!

The recipes are amazing and so easy to make.

These come together so fast and are super satisfying! All the flavor of a great chicken tender without all the greasy, hard breading you find with store bought.  I love to pair mine with honey mustard. Thanks, Liz!

Love so many of your recipes! This is an easy and healthy chicken  tenders recipe that I use for my boys.  Did feel like you need to add some salt.

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Healthy Chicken Tenders are the perfect guilt free, delicious dinner! Whole30, paleo, and gluten free- they'll be loved by everyone, including picky eaters!

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