Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders (or chicken breast cut into strips)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch) or gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or spray
- Optional dipping sauce: honey mustard or yogurt-herb dip
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400F (200C).
- Pat chicken dry, toss with oil and seasonings.
- Coat with breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs
- Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if needed
- Preheat to achieve crisper coating
- Cooking time may vary with piece thickness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option; dairy-free option with breadcrumbs
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 tenders)
- Calories: 260 Kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
