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Golden brown air fryer chicken tenders with crispy panko coating stacked on a white plate

Chicken Tenders

Make a chicken tenders recipe air fryer style with a crispy coating and juicy inside.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g Chicken tenders
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F / 200°C for 3 minutes.
  2. Brush the chicken tenders with olive oil, then coat evenly with panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  3. Arrange the tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
  4. Air fry at 400°F / 200°C for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked to 165°F / 74°C at the thickest part.
  5. Check at 10 minutes — the coating should be golden brown and crispy, add 2 more minutes if needed.
  6. Rest for 2 minutes before serving to keep the coating crisp and juices inside.