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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
These 4-Ingredient Chicken Tenders Are Weeknight Dinner Gold
  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and coat the basket with cooking spray.

  3. 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. 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. 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. 6

    Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!