Air Fryer Cheesy Chicken Tenders Recipe
Air Fryer Cheesy Chicken Tenders are covered in a cheese cracker crust. Under 30 minutes cook time these Chicken Tenders are perfect for weeknight meals, snacks or party food.
Servings 4
Calories 1274kcal
Ingredients
- 2 to 2.5 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenders thawed
- 2 Cups pulverized cheese crackers
- Olive Oil Cooking Spray
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 Cups 2% Milk
Instructions
- Soak the thawed chicken tenders in a bowl covered with the milk for at least one hour. Can be soaked overnight or all day while you are at work.
- Pulverize the crackers in an electric food chopper. (I use these)
- Pour the crushed cheese crackers into a gallon size resealable bag.
- Add the seasonings to the crackers and shake to blend.
- Drain the chicken tenders.
- Place about 2 or 3 tenders at a time in the bag with the cracker mixture and shake to coat.
- Place the coated tenders into the Air Fryer basket. (Mine will hold 6)
- Spritz each one with the cooking spray
- Set the temperature to 400°
- Set the timer for 12 minutes and cook.
- Check the tenders at the end of the first 12 minutes, turn over and spritz this side with the cooking spray.
- Continue to cook another 10-15 minutes checking every 3 minutes or so.
- Check the internal temperature which should reach 165°.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Cooking times vary with different brands of Air Fryers. To ensure chicken is done, use a meat thermometer.
Nutrition
Serving: 3o | Calories: 1274kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 172g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 519mg | Sodium: 770mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g