Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Recipe by: Patricia Smith

“This was the first recipe we used with our new air fryer. The perfect chicken for salads!”

Ingredients:

  • 12 chicken tenders , (1 1/4 lbs)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup seasoned panko
  • olive oil spray
  • lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Place egg in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and panko.
  3. Dip chicken in the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture and shake off excess and place on a large dish or cutting board. Spray both sides of the chicken generously with oil.
  4. Spray both sides of the chicken generously with oil.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 400F.
  6. In batches, cook the chicken 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy and golden on the outside. Serve with lemon wedges.
  7. Serve with lemon wedges.