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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
Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Tenders
  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) following the manufacturer's directions.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, mix the flour, paprika, parsley, seasoned salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Beat the egg in a separate bowl.

  3. 3

    Dredge each chicken tender in the seasoned flour. Dip it in the beaten egg, then return it to the seasoned flour.

  4. 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. 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.