These 4-Ingredient Chicken Tenders Are Weeknight Dinner Gold
These air-fried chicken tenders deliver a light, crunchy panko crust and juicy center using just four staple ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights and picky eaters alike, they cook fast and come out golden with a clean, savory flavor. Serve These 4-Ingredient Chicken Tenders Are Weeknight Dinner Gold hot with your favorite dip and a quick side salad or fries.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and coat the basket with cooking spray.
- 3
Whisk the egg in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the panko with the oil until it is loose and crumbly.
- 4
Dip each chicken tender in the egg, letting the excess drip off. Coat the chicken in the panko mixture until fully covered. Work in batches if necessary.
- 5
Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!
- Calories 306.42 kcal Moderate
- Protein 37.03 g Good Source
- Carbs 17.2 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.85 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.76 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 111.75 mg High
- Sodium 361.82 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.89 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.71 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 15.36 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.43 mg Low Source
- Potassium 41.55 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 54.08 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 9.97 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.76 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten