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air fryer chicken tenders

Air Fryer Chicken Tender

Do you and your family enjoy chicken tenders? If so, you have got to try this air fryer chicken tenders recipe.It is easy to make and could be made quickly for any weeknight meal. You will also find that this is a juicy and flavorful recipe that everyone is sure to love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 245 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

Breading Mixture

  • 1 1/2 cup of panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Chicken

  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/3 cup of mustard
  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins
  • Cooking spray for misting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Air Fryer to 400 degrees.
  • In a small bowl whisk, together panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
  • Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, paprika, chicken bouillon,  and seasoning salt.
  • Add mustard to chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  • Add chicken strips a few at a time to the panko mixture, pressing to help it adhere.
  • Place chicken strips on a lined baking sheet.
  • Spray chicken tenders with cooking spray.
  • In two batches, arrange chicken with space in between strips.
  • Air Fry for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side flipping halfway through.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 687mgPotassium: 521mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 110IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg
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