Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Tenders (Strips)
These Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Tenders are crispy, golden, and packed with flavor—without the extra oil! Coated in a delicious blend of Parmesan cheese, crispy breadcrumbs, and savory seasonings, they cook up perfectly juicy on the inside with a crunchy, cheesy crust. Ready in under 20 minutes, they make an easy weeknight dinner, kid-friendly meal, or game-day snack. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing dish everyone will love!
Servings 4
Calories 239kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless, chicken tenderloins or breast sliced/ cut into strips
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese I used freshly grated.
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs You can use any breadcrumbs (Italian Seasoned, panko, etc.)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking oil spray I used olive oil
Instructions
- Place the breadcrumbs, eggs, and flour in separate bowls.
- Add the grated parmesan, Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper to taste to the bowl with the breadcrumbs. Stir.
- Coat the sliced chicken breasts in flour, then egg, and then the breadcrumbs.
- Spray both sides of the chicken tenders with cooking oil.
- Add the chicken tenders to the air fryer basket. Do not stack the tenders. Cook in batches if needed. Cook for 8 minutes on 400 degrees.
- Open the basket and flip the tenders. Cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes or until the chicken tenders are crisp. Exact cook time will vary based on the air fryer brand that you use. Check in on the tenders to monitor the appropriate cook time necessary.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.
- Serve!
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Notes
- If you don't want parmesan flavor, omit the cheese.
- To make keto chicken tenders omit the breadcrumbs or substitute almond meal (different from almond flour)
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g