Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders for a healthy tasty treat. It’s easy to make and with using almost no oil it’s not just healthy for adults but for kids as well. They come out juicy and well cooked from inside in just 10 minutes.
Crispy Air fryer Chicken Tenders
Crispy Air fryer chicken tenders are strips of chicken that are coated in breadcrumbs or a similar breading mixture and then cooked in an air fryer. This cooking method uses hot air circulation to create a crispy exterior without the need for deep frying in oil. The result is a healthier version of traditional fried chicken tenders, with a crunchy texture on the outside and juicy, tender meat on the inside. This makes it ideal for anyone on weight watchers diet and also healthy for kids at home.
Why you will love this the Air Fryer chicken tenders
- It’s super easy to make them in the air fryer.
- Due to hot air circulation Chicken in the air fryer stays juicy compared to oven.
- It’s not deep fried which makes it a healthy option for the family.
- Chicken cooks quicker in the air fryer compared to traditional oven.
- Minimal work and less cleaning.
Key Features of Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Healthier Cooking Method:
- Less Oil: Air fryers use significantly less oil compared to deep frying, reducing the overall fat and calorie content of the dish.
- Lower Fat: The reduced oil means the chicken tenders have lower fat content, making them a healthier option.
Crispy Texture:
- The hot air circulation in the air fryer ensures the breading becomes crispy and golden brown, similar to traditional frying methods.
Juicy Interior:
- Despite the crispy exterior, the chicken inside remains moist and tender due to the controlled cooking environment of the air fryer.
Quick and Convenient:
- Air fryer chicken tenders cook faster than traditional oven-baked versions, typically taking about 10-12 minutes.
- Minimal preheating is required, and clean-up is usually easier compared to deep frying.
Versatile and Customizable:
- The breading and seasoning can be customized to suit personal preferences. Common variations include adding different spices, herbs, or grated cheese to the breadcrumb mixture.
- They can be served with various dipping sauces such as ranch, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or ketchup.
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Recipe Video: Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
I have created a mini recipe video for making quick and easy Crispy chicken tenders in the air fryer and have already posted the video on my YouTube channel Bubli’s World Cuisine. It’s a step by step visual demonstration on how to make this juicy crispy Chicken side at home for lifting the taste of family dinner. To see the recipe in action from start to finish, please click on the video. And for a printable version of this recipe please check the recipe card at the end of the blog:
How to make chicken Tenders in the air fryer
So you fancy having some chicken tenders and prefer to have it in a healthy way; here’s how to do that in the air fryer at home.
To make this delicious Air fryer chicken tenders, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Chicken – You need chicken breast for this and try to buy thick piece.
- Flour – Just regular plain flour will do the job.
- Salt – Adjust salt according to your taste.
- Black Pepper Powder – Gives a kick to the dish but you can skip if serving to small kids.
- Paprika – Gives smokey color and flavor to the dish.
- Onion Granules – Enhances the flavor of the chicken.
- Egg – amount of eggs depends on the size of chicken.
- Cheese Tasters – This gives these chicken tenders crispy cheesy flavor but you can also use other coatings.
- Oil Spray – You can even brush oil instead of oil spray.
How To Make Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Strips:
Preparation:
- Start by cutting chicken breasts into strips if you’re not using pre-cut tenders.
Breading Station:
- Set up a breading station. Put Flour in a bowl and add Salt, Black pepper powder, paprika, Onion granules and give a quick mix. On a separate bowl crack egg, beat and set aside. In the third bowl take some crushed Cheese tasters.
Breading Process:
- Dip each chicken strip into the flour mixture first, then on beaten eggs and finally coat it thoroughly with the crumb mixture.
Cooking:
- Place the breaded chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Lightly spray the chicken tenders with cooking spray to help them crisp up.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the breading is crispy at 180 C.
Serving:
- Once cooked, let the tenders rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauces and side dishes.
In just 10 minutes time you get Perfectly done homemade air fryer crispy Chicken tenders. It should be perfectly cooked from inside and bit juicy inside with golden brown appearance.
- Pro tip: For busy parents, you can freeze cooked or raw ones to save time.
- Pro tip: Try different seasoning and crumb coating for diversified taste.
Freezing Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
To save time make a large batch of chicken tenders, freeze them, and have them on hand for later. You can freeze the raw chicken tenders by separating the tenders by a layer of parchment paper within an airtight container. Reheating frozen tenders will take about 5 minutes per side at 400℉.
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken Breast
- 1/4 Cup Plain Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Granules
- 1 Egg
- 1 Cup Cheese Tasters Or cheese puffs
- 1 tsp Oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into strips.
- Put flour in a bowl and add Salt, Black pepper powder, paprika, Onion granules and give a quick mix.
- On a separate bowl crack egg, beat and set aside.
- In the third bowl take some crushed Cheese tasters.
- Dip each chicken strip into the flour mixture first, then on beaten eggs and finally coat it thoroughly with the crumb mixture.
- Place the breaded chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Lightly spray the chicken tenders with cooking spray to help them crisp up. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the breading is crispy at 180 C.
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If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out! Leave a comment below with your thoughts and any variations you made. Happy cooking!
