Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Crispy outside, juicy inside, and you didn't deep fry anything. Still counts. PT test in 3 weeks — still gotta eat good. When I was prepping for my physical readiness test, I needed protein that taste
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken tenderloins (or breasts cut into strips)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
Method
- Set up three bowls: flour with salt and pepper in the first, beaten eggs in the second, panko with garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder in the third. Dredge each tender in flour, dip in egg, press into panko. Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer — don't stack. Spray generously with cooking spray. Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal).