Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch thick strips
- salt and ground black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
- cooking spray
Directions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken generously with salt and black pepper.
- Crack egg into a shallow dish.
- Season egg with salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
- Place breadcrumbs into a separate shallow dish.
- Dredge chicken tenders through egg wash, then through breadcrumbs.
- Roll chicken in the breadcrumbs and press firmly to make the breadcrumbs stick.
- Spray both sides of chicken tenders with cooking spray and place in the air fryer basket.
- Cook in the air fryer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and crispy on the outside, about 12 minutes.
Mealthy tip:
If you are looking to make this paleo and/or grain-free and gluten-free, try almond meal instead of the bread crumbs.
Need some dipping sauce ideas? Mix honey and Dijon mustard together for a simple honey mustard dip. Try Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and dill for a more savory dip. Or pop open the ketchup bottle for a classic dip!