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Quick Air Fryer Meals: Irresistible Chicken Tenders in 22 Minutes


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 22
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

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

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Dip each chicken strip into the flour mixture, then into the beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
  5. Place the coated chicken strips in a single layer in the basket, making sure they do not overlap.
  6. Spray the tops of the chicken strips with olive oil spray.
  7. Cook in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. 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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