Air Fryer Panko Chicken Tenders Recipe

Air Fryer Panko Chicken Tenders Recipe

from thecookierookie.com
Appetizer
23 min
6 servings
306 kcal / serving

Quick and easy to make, these air fryer Panko chicken tenders are one tasty bite! Coated in crispy breadcrumbs and ready in 30 minutes!Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbschicken tenders (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips)
  • 6 tbspunsalted butter (melted (¾ stick))
  • 1 cuppanko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cupfinely shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 tspkosher salt
  • ½ tspground black pepper
  • ½ tspgarlic powder

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the melted butter to a shallow bowl.

  2. 2

    In a second shallow bowl, mix together the Panko, parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  3. 3

    Dredge the chicken tenders. First, dip a tender in the melted butter then dredge in the Panko breading. Set aside on a plate or sheet pan and repeat with all tenders.

  4. 4

    Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Transfer breaded tenders to the air fryer in a single layer (cooking in batches, if needed). Air fry at 400°F for 11-13 minutes. The tenders are done when they are fully cooked (165°F) and golden brown. Repeat with remaining tenders.

  5. 5

    Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!