Description
Achieve golden, high-protein breaded chicken tenders with a crunchy parmesan-herb crust using an air fryer. These oven-ready bites deliver juicy meat and a nutty, cheesy aroma with 32 minutes of total preparation.
Ingredients
Chicken breast (boneless, skinless), sliced into tenders
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup breadcrumbs (plain/Panko or gluten-free)
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes
Combine parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl
Dip chicken in eggs, then coat thoroughly in parmesan mixture, pressing gently
Place in air fryer basket in single layer (work in batches if needed)
Air fry 10 minutes, flip tenders, reduce temperature to 375°F, and cook 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F
Let rest 2-3 minutes before serving
Notes
Preheating is crucial for optimal crispiness
Use mason jars for egg and parmesan coatings to ensure even application
For extra crunch, refrigerate breaded tenders for 30 minutes before cooking
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes for Busy Nights
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg