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Air Fried Vegetarian "Chicken Tenders"

Air Fried Vegetarian "Chicken Tenders" deliver a crunchy panko crust with a peppery, garlicky kick wrapped around juicy seitan strips. Made in the air fryer with just a mist of oil, they’re ideal for weeknights and kid-friendly dipping sessions, pairing well with sauces like ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Air Fried Vegetarian "Chicken Tenders"
  1. 1

    Spread flour on a large plate. Put the eggs in a shallow bowl. Mix the bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, chili powder, and salt in a separate shallow bowl.

  2. 2

    Coat the imitation chicken strips in the flour, dip them into the eggs, then dredge them in the bread crumb mixture, and set them on a plate.

  3. 3

    Preheat an air fryer to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

  4. 4

    Arrange a row of the coated strips in the air fryer basket and spray them lightly with cooking spray.

  5. 5

    Air fry the strips for 6 minutes. Open the fryer and flip the strips with tongs. Continue cooking until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes more.