Yield: Makes 8 Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

A stack of air fryer chicken tenders on a plate

Crispy and delicious Air Fryer Chicken tenders! Serve as a meal or freeze them for quick and easy snacks or lunch for the kids!

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes

Ingredients

AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS:

  • 1 lb (450g) Chicken Tenderloin
  • Salt chicken to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup (40g) panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup (75g) Italian style bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup (30g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Olive oil spray
  • GARNISH:
  • Sea salt flakes and fresh parsley

FOR HONEY MUSTARD:

  • ¼ cup (60ml) of mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tsp (10ml) honey

FOR RANCH DRESSING:

  • 1 ½ cup (350 ml) of fat-free yogurt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) of low-fat buttermilk
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) celery salt
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml) garlic salt
  • Fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh chives
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. For the chicken, whisk eggs in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Combine bread crumbs, panko bread crumbs, and cheese in another bowl. Set aside.
  3. Salt the chicken tenders on both sides. Dip chicken in egg then bread crumb mixture.
  4. Transfer to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  5. Fry chicken at 350F (175C) for 12 minutes. Keep warm in a 250F (125C) oven on a sheet pan with a rack.
  6. Serve with dipping sauces or allow to cool and place in a resealable freezer bag and freeze to heat up later in the air fryer at 400F for 10 mins.
  1. For Honey Mustard: Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  2. For Ranch Dressing: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

2 tenders
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 383Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 923mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 26g