Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Tenders

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenders or chicken breasts, sliced into strips

→ Breading

02 - 3/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika

05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

06 - 1/2 tsp onion powder

07 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano

08 - 1/2 tsp salt

09 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Coating

10 - 2 large eggs

11 - 2 tbsp low-fat milk

12 - Olive oil spray

# How To Make It:

01 - Set air fryer to 400°F and allow to preheat for 5 minutes.

02 - Pat chicken strips dry thoroughly with paper towels.

03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and low-fat milk until combined.

04 - Combine whole wheat breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.

05 - Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then press into breadcrumb mixture ensuring even coating.

06 - Place coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray both sides with olive oil.

07 - Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

08 - Serve hot with preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

Crispy, crunchy coating without the guilt of deep frying, ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
So simple you can make it on autopilot on a Tuesday night, yet impressive enough to serve when people come over.
High in protein and low in fat, which means you can eat more without that heavy feeling afterward.

02 -

Skipping the drying step with paper towels will give you steamed chicken instead of crispy chicken, and that's a mistake you only want to make once.
The halfway flip matters more than you'd think, because one side will always cook faster than the other depending on your air fryer's hot spots.

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