Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Golden, crunchy chicken tenders coated in parmesan and herbs. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken tenders, all-purpose flour, grated parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, trimmed chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place chicken tenders on a plate and sprinkle with flour, patting to coat evenly. Shake off excess flour.
- Step 2: In a shallow dish, mix parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Press chicken tenders into the mixture to coat both sides evenly.
- Step 3: Lightly spray air fryer basket with avocado oil, then arrange tenders in a single layer. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
