Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
This is an air fryer chicken strips recipe that is juicy and crispy with panko breadcrumbs. They're done cooking in just 12 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 ½ cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ cups Regular Breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken breasts with a mallet. Slice chicken into strips by cutting on the long-edge into ½" thick pieces.
- In a bowl, add eggs and scramble. In another bowl, add flour and all seasonings. In a microwave-safe bowl, add all of the breadcrumbs and olive oil, stir well. Microwave panko for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until golden brown.
- Dredge chicken strips in flour, then dip in egg, followed by panko breadcrumbs. Press panko into the chicken to adhere.
- Spray air fryer basket with oil spray. Add a single layer of chicken and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for a total of 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway. If breadcrumbs look dry, spray with additional oil.
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Nutrition
Calories: 555 kcalCarbohydrates: 52 gProtein: 43 gFat: 18 gSaturated Fat: 4 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12 gCholesterol: 193 mgSodium: 822 mgFiber: 3 gSugar: 4 g