These air fryer chicken tenders are perfectly crispy on the outside even without deep frying! They're easy to make and always a hit.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time9 minutesmins
Total Time19 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Chicken, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 433kcal
Author: Kellie
Ingredients
1lbbonelessskinless chicken tenders
1cupall purpose flour
1tsponion powder
1tspgarlic powder
1tbspitalian seasoning
1tspkosher salt
1tspground pepper
½tspcayenne pepper optional
1egg lightly beaten
3tablespoonsbuttermilk
1cuppanko bread crumbs
1cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat Air Fryer to 400˚F.
In a small shallow bowl, whisk together the parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs.
In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together egg and 3 tablespoons buttermilk. Season with salt and pepper.
In a third shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cayenne (you can omit this if sensitive to spice), garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Dredge the chicken tenders first in the flour mixture, then the egg wash and finally the panko crumbs pressing gently to help the crumbs stick to the chicken.
Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment and coated with cooking spray.
Drizzle the chicken with a small amount of olive oil or coat with cooking spray.
Air fry the chicken strips at 395˚F for 5 minutes. Flip the chicken over carefully with tongs or a spatula and air fry for another 4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.