Description
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders offer a crispy, golden-brown exterior paired with juicy, tender chicken that will transport you back to your childhood. Coated in panko breadcrumbs and served with a tangy honey mustard sauce, these tenders are not only delicious but also a healthier alternative to traditional frying methods. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe guarantees flavor and satisfaction without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut chicken breasts into strips and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs until frothy; in another bowl, place panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken strip in egg mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Arrange coated tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with honey mustard sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg