Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
If you’re craving a crispy, juicy, and flavorful chicken snack that’s quick and easy to make,…
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ?6 cupswhite or yellow corn tortilla chips or 1 cuppankobreadcrumbsand 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ??cupall-purpose flour or cup-for-cup gluten-free flour
- ?2 eggs
- ?1 poundchicken tenders
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lightly coat the air fryer rack or basket with nonstick spray.
- Place the white or yellow corn tortilla chips in a food processor or blender and process into fine crumbs (you should have about 1 cup). Pour the crumbs into a shallow dish or pie plate. If you are using the alternative of panko breadcrumbs and 1/4 teaspoon salt, place the panko (and the 1/4 teaspoon salt) in the shallow dish instead.
- Put the all-purpose flour called for in the ingredients into a second shallow dish.
- Break the 2 eggs into a third shallow dish and beat them lightly.
- Working with one chicken tender at a time, dredge a tender in the flour, shaking off excess; dip it into the beaten eggs; then press it into the tortilla (or panko) crumbs to coat evenly. Press crumbs onto the surface so they adhere. Place each coated tender in a single layer on the prepared air fryer rack or basket, leaving space between pieces. Repeat until all tenders are coated.
- Air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping the tenders once about halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through (the internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the coating is golden.
- Remove the tenders from the air fryer and let rest briefly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Store any leftover chicken in the fridge in anairtight container. Serve cold or warm briefly in a 350 degree F air fryer or in the microwave for 15-30 seconds.
Coat the chicken well in the flour, egg, and crumbs to ensure the best results.
If using the tortilla chip option, be sure to totally crush them to create an even crumb.
If usingpanko, add ¼ teaspoon salt.
To make these gluten-free, use an all-purpose gluten-free flour.
To make these egg-free, use vegan mayonnaise in place of the eggs.
Serve as strips or cut into pieces according to what will work best for your child.
Serve with easy sides or over a Caesar salad or pasta dish.
Coat the chicken well in the flour, egg, and crumbs to ensure the best results.
If using the tortilla chip option, be sure to totally crush them to create an even crumb.
If usingpanko, add ¼ teaspoon salt.
To make these gluten-free, use an all-purpose gluten-free flour.
To make these egg-free, use vegan mayonnaise in place of the eggs.
Serve as strips or cut into pieces according to what will work best for your child.
Serve with easy sides or over a Caesar salad or pasta dish.