Description
These Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Made with simple ingredients and cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, this easy chicken tender recipe is perfect for family dinners, snacks, meal prep, or game day appetizers.
📝 Ingredients
1½ lbs chicken tenders
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
½ cup flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Cooking spray
👨🍳 Instructions
Marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece in the breadcrumb mixture.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Spray basket lightly with cooking spray.
Arrange tenders in a single layer and spray tops lightly.
Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
🍽 Servings
4 servings
🔥 Nutrition (Approx Per Serving)
Calories: 360
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 18g
Fat: 16g
