Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

35 min

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

Ingredients

  • 12 chicken tenders ((1 1/4 lbs))
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs*
  • 1/2 cup seasoned panko*
  • olive oil spray
  • lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

  1. 1

    Season chicken with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Preheat air fryer to 400F.

  5. 5

    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.