RecipeAirFryer

Chicken Tenders in the Air Fryer

Ready in about 26 minutes.

Illustration, not a photo of a cooked batch.

At a glance

Temperature200°C / 400°F Time10-12 min Shake or flipFlip halfway Safe internal temperature74°C / 165°F

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken tenders
  • 60 g plain flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 100 g breadcrumbs (panko works best)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Cooking spray
 1

Set up three bowls: flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs mixed with the salt, paprika and garlic powder.

 2

Coat each tender in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing to stick.

 3

Preheat the air fryer to 200°C / 400°F for 3 minutes.

 4

Arrange the tenders in a single layer and spray lightly with oil.

 5

Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and 74°C / 165°F inside.

 6

Serve with your favourite dipping sauce.

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