AIR FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE, STRIPS CRISPY EASY | BEST RECIPE BOX

Air Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe, Strips CRISPY EASY | Best Recipe Box image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound chicken tenders (, or boneless skinless chicken breast, tenders, or thighs)
1-2 cups breading of choice ( - breadcrumbs, panko, crushed pork rinds or almond flour)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon kosher salt (, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (, to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Cooking Spray

Steps:

If chicken into strips (not necessary if using chicken tenders). Make sure they are even sized so that they cook evenly. The thicker they are, the longer they will take to cook. Combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Season chicken strips with the spices. Set aside.
In put the breading in a medium bowl. In another medium bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
Preheat the Air Fryer at 370°F/188°C for 4 minutes.
Dredge chicken cutlets strips in egg, then breading of choice. Press chicken cutlets into the bowl of breading so that they completely coat the chicken cutlet. Repeat this process for all chicken pieces. Generously spray both all sides of all the coated chicken with oil spray to coat all dry spots.
Air Fry at 370°F/188°C for 8-14 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of your tenders. After 6 minutes, flip the chicken tenders. Lightly spray any dry spots than then continue cooking for the remaining time or until they are crispy brown or internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F/74°C.
Serve chicken strips with your favorite dip: ketchup, mustard, bbq sauce, etc.