Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Make tender, juicy chicken strips with an extra crispy Parmesan crust using your air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 27 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray (oil-based)
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg and milk together to create the egg wash.
- In a second shallow bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pat the chicken strips dry with paper towels. This step helps the coating stick.
- Dip each chicken strip first into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off.
- Dredge the chicken strip thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to make sure the coating adheres completely.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap. You may need to cook in batches.
- Lightly spray the tops of the chicken tenders with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping the tenders halfway through the cooking time.
- Continue cooking until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For maximum crispiness, ensure your Panko breadcrumbs are fresh.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cooking in batches promotes even air circulation and crisping.
- If you prefer a slightly thicker crust, you can double-dip the tenders: egg wash, breading, egg wash again, then breading again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110