Parmesan Crusted Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
If you’re looking for a crispy, flavorful chicken tender recipe that’s both easy to make and healthier than traditional frying, you’ve come to the right place!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs chicken tenders boneless skinless
- 1/2 cup white flour
- 6 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken tenders and set aside.
- Arrange three bowls. In the first bowl, combine the white flour with about 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- In the second bowl, mix the olive oil or melted butter with minced garlic.
- In the third bowl, combine the dried basil, paprika, Panko breadcrumbs, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Next, dip the tender into the garlic oil, allowing excess to drip off.
- Finally, coat the tender with the Panko-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to ensure a thorough coating.
- Place the coated chicken tenders in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook at 400°F for 9 minutes.
- Flip the tenders and cook for an additional 8-9 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.