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Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Tenders Make the Most Satisfying Real Dinner

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
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These Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are golden and juicy, making them an easy dinner choice perfect for weeknight meals or family dinner. Enjoy a simple air fryer chicken recipe that delivers crispy chicken tenders every time.

Ingredients

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  • 12 chicken tenders (1 1/4 lbs)
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs*
  • 1/2 cup seasoned panko*
  • olive oil spray
  • lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper to season.
  2. Pour the beaten eggs into a shallow dish, and mix the breadcrumbs with panko in a separate shallow dish.
  3. Coat each piece of chicken by dipping it first into the egg, then covering it in the breadcrumb mixture. Shake off any extra crumbs, then lay the tenders on a large plate.
  4. Spray both sides of the coated chicken generously with olive oil spray.
  5. Heat the air fryer to 400F before cooking.
  6. Cook the chicken in batches for 5 to 6 minutes per side until the outside is crispy and golden and the inside is fully cooked.
  7. Serve the chicken tenders with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • *For gluten-free swap out for gluten-free crumbs

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