Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These Homemade Air Fried Chicken Tenders are super simple to make and a healthy alternative to regular fried chicken.

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They’re crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, and taste amazing with our homemade honey mustard sauce.

INGREDIENTS

– Chicken Tenders – Buttermilk – Italian Bread Crumbs – Parmesan Cheese – Dry Mustard Full Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken tenders and buttermilk. Use kitchen tongs to turn the chicken and cover all sides, then let it sit for 15 minutes.

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Meanwhile, in a pie pan or shallow baking dish, add the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

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Using tongs, remove the chicken tenders one at a time, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off. Place the chicken tender into the breadcrumb mixture and coat on all sides, pressing gently.

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Transfer the coated chicken tender to a parchment paper lined baking sheet, then repeat with the rest. Drizzle olive oil over the tops.

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Transfer chicken tenders to an air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure the tenders do not touch (you may have to do multiple batches).

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