Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Tenders
Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Tenders deliver a crunchy, well-seasoned crust that gives way to juicy, tender chicken. Paprika, parsley, and seasoned salt add balanced savory notes with a hint of warmth, perfect for dipping sauces. Serve as a weeknight Dinner main or a game-day Snack that everyone can enjoy hot from the air fryer.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) following the manufacturer's directions.
- 2
Meanwhile, mix the flour, paprika, parsley, seasoned salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Beat the egg in a separate bowl.
- 3
Dredge each chicken tender in the seasoned flour. Dip it in the beaten egg, then return it to the seasoned flour.
- 4
Coat the basket with cooking spray; arrange as many coated chicken tenders in the air fryer basket as will fit without overcrowding. Lightly mist the tops of the tenders with cooking spray.
- 5
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and lightly mist the tops with more cooking spray. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 7 to 8 minutes more. Repeat with any remaining chicken tenders.
- Calories 428.69 kcal High
- Protein 26.56 g Good Source
- Carbs 24.14 g Moderate
- Total Fat 23.93 g High
- Saturated Fat 1.85 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 84.37 mg High
- Sodium 232.02 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.92 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.07 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 20.14 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.1 mg Moderate
- Potassium 59.61 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 13.53 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.35 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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