15-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Tenders: Juicy Perfection Awaits
These 15-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Tenders offer a quick and delicious meal option that is both crispy and juicy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken tender in buttermilk, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the tenders in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double coat the chicken tenders.
- Feel free to add your favorite seasonings to the breadcrumb mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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