These air fryer chicken tenders are golden, crunchy, and ready in under 30 minutes. Coated in seasoned gluten-free panko, they come out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Each serving is high in protein and low sodium, making it a smart choice for heart health and diabetes-friendly eating. Don't have an air fryer? You can easily make this Crispy Chicken Tenders recipe in your oven.
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Yes. After breading the chicken, freeze raw on a sheet pan until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Cook straight from frozen, adding 4–5 minutes to the air fryer time.
Try our creamy Ranch Dressing or tangy Greek Yogurt Dressing as heart healthy and low sodium dip options.
Use a meat thermometer. The tenders are ready when they reach 165 degrees inside.
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Recipe yields 6 servings
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs. In another bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, paprika, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
Dip chicken into egg and then toss into panko mixture.
Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer, working in batches if necessary. Spray the chicken with nonstick cooking spray. Air fry for 12 minutes, turning the chicken tenders over halfway through cooking time. Serve immediately.
Don't have an air fryer? You can easily make this Crispy Chicken Tenders recipe in your oven.
No panko?
Use crushed cornflakes or whole wheat breadcrumbs if gluten isn’t a concern.
Don't have eggs?
Dip chicken in plain Greek yogurt for a protein-rich binder.
Want more flavor?
Add a pinch of cayenne seasoning to the seasoning mix.
Don't own an air fryer?
Bake at 425 degrees for 18–20 minutes, flipping once. Check out our full oven baked Crispy Chicken Tenders recipe.
