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Chicken Air Fryer Recipes Parmesan Crusted Tenders

I’ll be honest, chicken tenders are one of those meals that make me feel like a kid again. Except this time, instead of greasy fast food, I get crispy golden tenders made right in my air fryer. The crunch comes from a coat of parmesan and breadcrumbs, and the flavor hits you with a balance of salty, juicy, and just plain comforting. What I like most is how quickly this comes together. No messy oil, no standing over a hot pan, and no stress. The air fryer does the heavy lifting, and I just get to enjoy the reward—tenders that taste like they belong in a restaurant basket, but without leaving the kitchen. Honestly, who doesn’t love that? These chicken air fryer recipes prove that simple really is better. Whether you call them air fryer recipes chicken, chicken recipe air fryer, or just plain recipes air fryer, they all deliver the same thing: fast food flavor at home. And if you’re like me, you’ll find yourself making this recipe air fryer style more often than you think.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer recipes, Air Fryer Recipes Chicken, chicken air fryer recipes, chicken recipe air fryer, recipe air fryer, recipes air fryer
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Camila

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  2. Mix parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  3. Dip chicken tenders into beaten eggs, then coat with the parmesan mixture.
  4. Place coated tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Spray lightly with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
  6. Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.