26 Easy Chicken Tenderloin Recipes Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Food

AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE

Steps:

• Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
• Whisk the eggs in a shallow dish.
• In a separate shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
• Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture and coat in the breadcrumbs.
• Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer.*
• Cook at 400 degrees for 8 minutes, flipping the tenders halfway through.
• Check that the internal temperature of the tenders is at least 165 degrees before serving.

AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS (UNBREADED)

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 380°F/190°C for 5 minutes.
• Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. Then, add them to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
• Combine the spices in a small bowl and stir until mixed. Sprinkle over the top of the chicken tenders.
• Toss the chicken tenders with the oil and spice blend until completely covered.
• Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Work in batches if need be.
• Air fry at 380F for 9-10 mins, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C.

IRRESISTIBLE AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• Place the chicken tenders in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in the buttermilk, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Seal the bag and massage the chicken to bring the marinade together. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• When ready to cook, preheat a 2.5-liter air fryer to 375 degrees F.
• Put the chips in a second resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Pour the chip crumbs into a shallow baking dish. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• Lift a chicken tender out of the marinade with tongs and allow the excess to drip off. Dredge the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, using your dry palm to press the breadcrumbs into the chicken until it is evenly coated. Repeat this process until all the tenders are breaded. Place the chicken tenders in the basket of the air fryer in one layer, making sure they don't touch. Spray the chicken generously with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cook until crispy on one side, about 8 minutes. Gently flip the chicken and spray with nonstick cooking spray again. Cook until crispy and deeply golden, 8 minutes more. If using a smaller air fryer, work in batches as needed.
• Place on a serving platter and serve warm with Hot Honey Mustard for dipping.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, hot honey and hot sauce in a small bowl until incorporated. If making ahead, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. The sauce gets better with time!