Parmesan Crusted Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
These Parmesan Crusted Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are a delicious and crispy treat, perfect for a meal or snack. Coated in a flavorful mixture of Panko, Parmesan cheese, and herbs, they are easy to prepare and cook quickly in the air fryer, making them a convenient choice for busy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup white flour
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup Panko
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken tenders.
- In Bowl 1, mix white flour with about 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- In Bowl 2, combine olive oil or melted butter with minced garlic.
- In Bowl 3, stir together Panko, Parmesan cheese, dried basil, and paprika.
- Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, dip in the garlic oil mixture, and coat with the Panko mixture.
- Place the coated chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook at 400°F for 9 minutes, flip, and cook for another 8-9 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg