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Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Tenders

Craving a quick and easy dinner? These Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Tenders are the ultimate comfort food. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, they're perfect for any weeknight meal or game day snack. Try this easy recipe tonight!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Dill pickle juice
  • ½ cup Whole milk
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Onion powder
  • 2 lbs Chicken tenders
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 ¼ cup Crushed corn flakes
  • ½ cup Seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp Salt

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the dill pickle juice, whole milk, garlic powder and onion powder in a large bowl. Add in the chicken tenders and let marinate for 20 minutes, no more than 30 minutes. Remove chicken pieces from marinade (do not discard marinade) and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. To the marinade add in the egg and whisk to combine.
  3. In a separate shallow bowl combine the flour and baking powder. In another bowl combine the cornflakes, breadcrumbs and salt.
  4. Meanwhile preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F for 5 minutes.
  5. Coat the chicken tenders in the flour, then dip in the egg mixture and then coat in the cornflake mixture. Place the coated chicken in the basket of your air fryer in a single layer, so they are not touching each other. Give a quick spritz with non-stick spray.
  6. Cook for 11 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Serve immediately, or place on a wire rack until all batches are cooked. Reheat for just 1 to 2 minutes in air fryer to warm all chicken tenders together.

Notes

  • Preheat your oven: to 425 degrees F for baking should you choose that method.
  • Arrange crumb coated chicken: on a wire rack placed inside a lined baking sheet for even cooking.
  • Give a quick spritz: of non-stick spray and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping the chicken tenders halfway through cooking.