Ingredients
Scale
Gather these simple ingredients to whip up your Parmesan crusted air fryer chicken tenders:
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko works best)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- Cooking spray or olive oil for spraying
Instructions
- Mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Whisk the eggs in another bowl until frothy.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket and place the coated tenders in a single layer. Spray the tops with oil.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes, then serve with dipping sauces.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg