Easy Weeknight Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders

Easy Weeknight Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders
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Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Pat chicken dry and season with a little salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    In a dredging dish, add the whisked egg and buttermilk.

  3. 3

    In another dredging dish, add the bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Dip chicken tenders one at a time in egg mixture, then roll in bread crumb mixture and set on a plate.

  5. 5

    Preheat Air Fryer to 400.

  6. 6

    Line tenders in batches (not overlapping) in the preheated Air Fryer, and spray tops with avocado oil spray.

  7. 7

    Turn tenders oiled side down and spray the other sides.

  8. 8

    Air fry for 6 minutes, then flip the tenders and air fry for 4-5 additional minutes.

  9. 9

    Place first batch in a tortilla warmer to keep warm while second batch is frying.

  10. 10

    Serve with any side dish. (We like pre-chopped veggies roasted at 400 for 20 min with some olive oil and salt & pepper)

  11. 11

    Drizzle on your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Notes

We like pre-chopped veggies roasted at 400 for 20 min with some olive oil and salt & pepper.