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air fryer breaded chicken tenders.

Breaded Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Julia
Try these Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Tenders for a crispy, juicy meal that's easy to make. With a flavorful marinade and a crunchy breadcrumb coating, these tenders are a crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 335 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

Chicken Marinade

  • 1 pounds chicken tenders , or chicken brest cut into thinner strips
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic , minced or pressed

Breading mixture

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup regular breadcrumbs, or Italian crumbs!
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Marinate the chicken: Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Toss the chicken strips in the mixture, ensuring they’re well-coated. Let them sit for at least 15 minutes while you prep the breading.
    ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 pounds chicken tenders
  • Prepare the breading: In a shallow dish, mix panko, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
    ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, ½ cup regular breadcrumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • Bread the chicken: Roll each marinated chicken tender in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
  • Air fry: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place the breaded chicken tenders in a single layer in the basket. Spray the tops with cooking spray and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Enjoy your crispy, golden chicken tenders hot out of the air fryer!

NOTES

  • To Store. Let them cool completely before storing. Place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
  • To Freeze. Follow the same steps as above and store in a ziplock bag for up to 1 month.
  • To Reheat. Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for a few minutes to restore their crispiness.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 29gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 806mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 2mg
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