Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
These air fryer chicken tenders are crunchy on the outside, juicy inside, and ready faster than delivery. A Parmesan-panko coating crisps up beautifully in the air fryer with hardly any oil — a kid-favourite dinner you can feel good about.
Serve with honey mustard and a batch of fries. Prefer a whole fillet? Try our air fryer chicken breast.
How to get extra-crispy air fryer chicken tenders
Press the coating on firmly, lay the tenders in a single layer, and give them a light spritz of oil for the crispiest crust. Always cook chicken to a safe internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
Ingredients
Values are estimated, per serving.
Procedure
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Set up a breading station
Flour in one bowl, beaten egg in another, and panko mixed with the Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a third.
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Bread the tenders
Coat each tender in flour, then egg, then the panko mix, pressing firmly so it sticks.
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Preheat the air fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
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Air fry until golden
Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp and cooked to 75°C (165°F) inside.
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Serve with dip
Serve with your favourite dipping sauce.
