Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Tenders have a crisp, golden-brown crust just as if they were deep-fried, but without the messy grease and extra oil. The Dijon batter gives them extra flavor, and the air fryer keeps the chicken tender and juicy.These chicken tenders are super simple and quick to put together thanks to the quick cooking of the air fryer. These are sure to be a hit at the dinner table!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
For the chicken tenders
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup honey mustard sauce
Egg wash
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Crispy parmesan bread coating
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅔ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 370°F.
Prepare the egg wash and coating
- Place the egg, dijon, onion powder, and garlic powder in a wide bowl and stir with a whisk or fork until well blended.
- Add the chicken tenders to the batter and toss to coat well.
- Add the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to a shallow dish or pie plate.
- Dredge the chicken tenders, one piece at a time, in the crumbs. Press gently to get the crumbs to adhere.
Cook the chicken tenders
- Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes (see notes if you have smaller chicken tenders).
- Serve with the honey mustard sauce or your dip of choice.
Video
Notes
Use Panko Breadcrumbs
Panko breadcrumbs make these chicken tenders extra crunchy. Regular breadcrumbs will work, but the coating will be finer and less crisp.Chicken Tender Size
The chicken tenders in the photos were large. If your chicken tenders weigh less than 3 ounces each, reduce the cooking time to about 8 minutes, then check them and add more time if needed.Do Not Crowd The Basket
Leave a little space between each tender so the air fryer can crisp the coating. Cook in batches if needed.Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 1542mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 2mg