Best 5 Golden Air Fried Chicken Tenders Recipes
**Golden Air-Fried Chicken Tenders: A Crispy, Tender Delight**
Craving crispy, juicy chicken tenders without the guilt of deep-frying? Look no further than these golden air-fried chicken tenders. Made with a secret blend of spices and herbs, these tenders are coated in a flavorful breading that stays crispy on the outside while keeping the inside tender and succulent. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love.
**Additional Recipes Inside the Article:**
**1. Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets:** These bite-sized pieces of chicken are perfect for a quick snack or appetizer. They're coated in the same flavorful breading as the chicken tenders, and they cook in just a few minutes in the air fryer.
**2. Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken:** This fun and playful take on chicken is a hit with kids and adults alike. The popcorn chicken is made with small pieces of chicken that are coated in a light breading and cooked until golden brown.
**3. Air Fryer Chicken Wings:** These classic party snacks are made easy and healthier in the air fryer. Simply toss the chicken wings in your favorite sauce and cook them until crispy and cooked through.
**4. Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks:** These juicy and flavorful chicken drumsticks are a great option for a main course or a hearty snack. They're coated in a simple blend of spices and herbs, and they cook to perfection in the air fryer.
**5. Air Fryer Chicken Thighs:** These tender and succulent chicken thighs are a great option for a weeknight meal. They're marinated in a flavorful mixture of herbs and spices, and then cooked until golden brown and juicy in the air fryer.
AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS
This weeknight supper is a kid-friendly and healthier alternative to your run-of-the-mill chicken fingers.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield about 8 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the chicken: Combine the buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce and paprika in a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, making sure it is completely coated. Seal the bag and place in a bowl. Let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, stir together the panko with the Parmesan, olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking dish or pie plate.
- For the dipping sauce: Stir together the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, honey and Dijon in a small bowl and set aside.
- Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 390 degrees F. Remove 1 piece of chicken at a time from the bag, shaking off excess buttermilk. Place in the panko and press gently with your hands to adhere the panko evenly. Gently shake to remove the excess and place in the air fryer basket. Repeat with enough chicken to fill the basket (about 4 pieces) and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining chicken and serve warm with the dipping sauce.
IRRESISTIBLE AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS
These chicken tenders are totally addictive because they combine two of the best things in life -- fried chicken and nacho cheese chips!
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the chicken tenders in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in the buttermilk, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Seal the bag and massage the chicken to bring the marinade together. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat a 2.5-liter air fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Put the chips in a second resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Pour the chip crumbs into a shallow baking dish. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Lift a chicken tender out of the marinade with tongs and allow the excess to drip off. Dredge the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, using your dry palm to press the breadcrumbs into the chicken until it is evenly coated. Repeat this process until all the tenders are breaded. Place the chicken tenders in the basket of the air fryer in one layer, making sure they don't touch. Spray the chicken generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook until crispy on one side, about 8 minutes. Gently flip the chicken and spray with nonstick cooking spray again. Cook until crispy and deeply golden, 8 minutes more. If using a smaller air fryer, work in batches as needed.
- Place on a serving platter and serve warm with Hot Honey Mustard for dipping.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, hot honey and hot sauce in a small bowl until incorporated. If making ahead, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. The sauce gets better with time!
AIR-FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS
I added all of the components of a loaded baked potato-cheddar, potato, bacon, sour cream and chives-to my air-fryer chicken tenders recipe. Every kid will love this quick and easy dish! -Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a shallow bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another shallow bowl, whisk butter and sour cream. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until coating is golden brown and chicken is no longer pink, 7-8 minutes on each side. Serve with additional sour cream and chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.
GOLDEN AIR-FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS
These chicken tenders are coated in a honeyed cornbread coating and air-fried to perfection. I used homemade cornbread when I developed this recipe, but prepared store-bought cornbread is perfectly fine. The spices I use are sold by Savory Spice® shop and I can't guarantee results with substitutes. Serve with your preferred choice of sauce.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whip egg, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl until well combined. Mix cornbread crumbs, panko, honey powder, and poultry rub in a separate shallow bowl.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture. Shake off excess and dredge in cornbread coating.
- Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook chicken tenders for 6 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 126.7 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 579.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS
Crispy, healthy air fryer chicken tenders. Made with simple ingredients, they taste far better (and are better for you) than frozen or fried.
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- With paper towels, pat the chicken tenders dry. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- In a shallow bowl (a pie dish works well) beat the eggs together. In a second shallow bowl, stir together the panko, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and keep it nearby.
- Coat the chicken tenders: Working a few at a time, dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture, patting it gently as needed to adhere. Shake off excess.
- Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pieces.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. If you'd like to keep the chicken warm between batches, turn a regular oven to 250 degrees F. Coat the air fryer basket with the olive oil spray, then add chicken tenders in a single layer so that they are not touching (I can cook 4 at a time). Coat the top of the chicken tenders with oil spray.
- Cook the chicken for 7 to 8 minutes, pulling out the air fryer basket and flipping the pieces over once halfway through. (The chicken should register at least 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer and the outsides will be golden brown and crisp.) Repeat with remaining chicken tenders, keeping them warm in the oven between batches as desired. Enjoy hot.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), Calories 343 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 53 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 227 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch strips.
- Season the chicken well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Use a light coating of oil: This will help the chicken get crispy without becoming greasy.
- Preheat the air fryer: This will help the chicken cook evenly.
- Air fry the chicken in batches: This will prevent the chicken from overcrowding and cooking unevenly.
- Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through: This will take about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce: Some popular choices include honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
Air-fried chicken tenders are a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. They are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and they can be seasoned to your liking. Plus, they are easy to make in an air fryer. So next time you are craving chicken tenders, try making them in your air fryer. You won't be disappointed!
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