Yummy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 1.52 chicken tenderloins – . (about 12-16 pieces)
- 3/4 3/4 all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon koshersalt
- 1 1 packet ranch seasoning one – (optional, see notes)
- 1 egg
- 12 hot sauce – teaspoons (optional)
- 3/4 3/4 milkvinegar + 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 2 1/2 2 1/2 plainbreadcrumbs
- 2 1/2 tablespoons 2 1/2 tablespoons seasoning mix (I use the McCormick rotisserie chicken seasoning)
- avocado oil spray
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Instructions
- Prep your dipping stations! 1: Combine the flour, salt, and ranch seasoning. 2: Let the milk and vinegar sit together for 5 minutes (you’re making a “buttermilk”). Add it to the eggs and hot sauce; whisk to combine. 3: Stir the breadcrumbs with the seasoning mix.
- Flatten Chicken Tenderloins. Smash each of the chicken tenderloins a few times on a cutting board using the flat side of a knife (see video). You want them to be slightly flattened or fanned out.
- Batter Up! Dip each chicken tenderloin in flour; shake off excess. Dip in the buttermilk mixture; let excess drip off. Then coat in the breadcrumbs, flipping and gently pressing a few times until the whole surface is covered. Set aside and repeat with all the chicken tenderloins.
- Place in Air Fryer. Place as many as you can fit into the air fryer, keeping them in one flat layer (mine can usually get 6 in at a time). Spray generously with avocado oil spray until the surface is lightly and evenly moistened with oil – this helps them get that evenly golden brown, fried look.
- Cook and Serve: Air fry at 400 degrees for 7-9 minutes. You want them to be golden brown on the outside, and 165-175 degrees on the inside. Serve with your favorite sauce! SO yummy!
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