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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders aren't just a restaurant menu appetizer anymore! Make juicy and tender air fryer chicken tenders in only 30 minutes with this easy recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup bread crumbs or gluten free bread crumbs
  • ½ cup all purpose flour or gluten free flour
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • spray oil

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken tenders by trimming away any excess fat or unwanted areas.
  • Pour the maple syrup into a medium sized bowl.
  • In a second medium sized bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, flour, and spices.
  • Working one piece at a time, dip the chicken tender pieces in the maple syrup, making sure to coat completely on all sides, then dip the chicken pieces in the flour mixture and turn to coat evenly.
  • Spray the bottom of your air fryer basket with oil or lay down parchment paper and place the chicken pieces on top, making sure not to crowd the basket.
  • Air fry the chicken tenders at 400°F/200°C for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.

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Notes

  • Keep in mind that cooking times vary depending on the model of your air fryer. You may need as little as 8 or as many as 12 minutes to cook the chicken pieces through. 
  • To ensure safety, internal temperatures should read a minimum of 165°F/74°C before serving and consuming.
  • This recipe works with gluten-free bread crumbs and gluten-free all-purpose flour too.
  • Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
  • Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes airfying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better!  When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25pounds | Calories 351kcal | Carbohydrates 49g | Protein 28g | Fat 4g | Saturated Fat 1g | Cholesterol 73mg | Sodium 235mg | Potassium 565mg | Fiber 1g | Sugar 25g | Vitamin A 293IU | Vitamin C 1mg | Calcium 79mg | Iron 2mg
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