Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with Panko
We're leveling up a childhood favorite with these easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with Panko! They're deliciously crispy and golden on the outside, tender juicy on the inside, and a healthy version both kids and adults will love!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 188kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs chicken tenders
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs regular or whole wheat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs regular
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 1/4 tsp salt divided
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Cooking spray I use Misto
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F. Season chicken tenders with 1/4 tsp salt.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and set aside. In a deep plate add breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, 1 tsp salt, pepper and stir to mix.
- Dip each tender into an egg wash first, then dip in a breadcrumb mixture on both sides, and transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Spray basket of air fryer with cooking spray, lay chicken tenders in a single layer and spray with more cooking spray on top. Air fry for 10 minutes or until golden brown, turning once halfway through and spraying more with oil.
- Serve hot with ketchup.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop chicken tenders in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for several minutes (4-6) until warm and crispy.
- Freeze: Cool then flash freeze on a baking sheet before transferring to a Ziploc for 3 months.
- Each make and model air fryer is different. I use a large 5.8 quart Cosori air fryer. You may find you need to keep your chicken tenders in a little longer to get them as crispy as you like.
- When dredging your chicken, allow any excess egg or breadcrumbs to fall off.
- For a crispy crust, it's important to leave enough room between each strip. You may need to work in batches.
Nutrition
Serving: 3tenders | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 718mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g