Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

5 from 1 vote

These Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are ready with less than 10 minutes in the air fryer! Parmesan, cornflakes, and a tasty Italian seasoning give these juicy chicken strips loads of flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time13

Course: Air Fryer Recipes, Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: chicken tenders (approximate)

Ingredients

2.5 pounds chicken tenderloins
2-3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
4 cups plain cornflake cereal
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. In a shallow bowl or pie plate, beat together eggs and milk, then set aside.
In a food processor, combine cornflakes, parmesan, and seasonings, then pulse until a coarse crumbly mixture has formed (I pulsed about 25 times).
Dip the chicken tenders in the egg and milk mixture, then allow the excess to drip away. Press gently into the cornflake crumbs, covering both sides. Move to a plate, then continue breading the remaining tenders.
Spray the air fryer basket or rack with oil, then place the chicken tenders in side by side in an even layer (not stacked).
Air fry for 8-10 minutes or until exterior is crunchy and inside reaches 165 degrees F.

Notes

Work in batches if your air fryer isn't big enough to fit the tenders all in one go. Do not stack chicken on top of one another or it won't cook evenly and the breading will not be crispy.

Net carbs are 8.6 g per chicken tender

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