Description
These quick air fryer chicken tenders are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- as needed olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Dip each chicken strip into the flour mixture, then into the beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
- Place the coated chicken strips in a single layer in the basket, making sure they do not overlap.
- Spray the tops of the chicken strips with olive oil spray.
- Cook in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 25
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