Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Tenderloins
These chicken tenderloins are coated in a crisp bread-crumb crust after an egg wash, then air fried with a light touch of vegetable oil. They have a golden, fried-chicken-style flavor and are an easy choice for a family dinner, lunch, or a homemade alternative to nuggets.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Tenderloins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Whisk the egg in a small bowl.
- 4
Mix the bread crumbs and oil together in a second bowl until the mixture is loose and crumbly.
- 5
Dip each chicken tenderloin in the egg and shake off any excess. Dip the chicken into the crumb mixture, making sure it is evenly and fully covered.
- 6
Lay the chicken tenderloins in the air fryer basket in an even layer.
- 7
Air-fry until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 8
Serve hot.
- Calories 303.85 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 37.2 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 14.45 g 5%
- Total Fat 9.85 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.55 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 126.5 mg High 42%
- Sodium 440.44 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.52 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 9.79 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.65 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 38.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 14.0 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Tenderloins is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Chicken Tenderloin, Eggs, and Vegetable Oil. Each serving provides about 303.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Tenderloins made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Chicken Tenderloin, Eggs, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Tenderloins?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 303.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Tenderloins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Tenderloins healthy?
- Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Tenderloins has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 303.85 calories and 37.2 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 440.44 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.55 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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