Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

4.53 from 19 votes

Busy week? These air fryer chicken tenders come together fast, with a crispy outside, juicy inside, and kid-approved every time.

Prep Time5

Cook Time18

Total Time23

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer chicken, air fryer chicken strips, air fryer chicken tenders, chicken tenders, chicken tenders in air fryer, crispy air fryer chicken tenders, healthy air fryer chicken, homemade chicken tenders air fryer

Servings: People

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

Set out three bowls. Fill one with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, & 1/2 teaspoon salt . Stir. Fill the next bowl with 6 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter and 3 teaspoons minced garlic. Stir. Place 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, and 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, in the last bowl. Stir.
First, coat the 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
Next, dip the flour-coated tender into the oil or butter and coat well, allowing excess to drip off.
Finally, coat the tenders in the breadcrumb mixture, be sure they are completely coated for a nice, crispy breading.
Place the tenders in the basket of the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 9 minutes. Flip the tenders and cook for another 8-9 minutes until the chicken's internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Notes

Originally Posted on November 2, 2020

Updated on April 14, 2025

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