Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
These air fryer chicken tenders are a simple, crispy dinner made with sliced chicken breast and a quick breadcrumb coating.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. If using a glass air fryer, allow a few extra minutes for preheating since glass takes longer to heat.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, coating all sides, then press into the breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray, leaving space between each piece for proper airflow.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the tenders are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for a minute before serving.
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Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the basket: Cook the chicken tenders in a single layer so hot air can circulate and crisp the coating evenly.
- Flip halfway through: Turning the tenders helps them brown on both sides and cook evenly.
- Check for doneness: Chicken tenders are fully cooked when they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Glass air fryer timing: Glass air fryers may take slightly longer to heat, so allow a few extra minutes for preheating if needed.
- Serve right away: The tenders are crispiest when served hot from the air fryer.
- Serving Suggestions: We love having these chicken tenders with our Homemade Ranch Dressing and Loaded Cheese Fries.
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