How to Make Chicken Tenders
How to make chicken tenders step by step with breadcrumbs. How to get breading to stick with or without eggs. Homemade fried or in air fryer.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 3 shallow bowls
- 1 pan
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. chicken tenders
- 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 eggs whisked, or brush on mayonnaise/Greek yogurt
- 1 c Italian breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Mix together flour, paprika, salt and pepper in a shallow dish and set aside. In a separate shallow bowl, beat together egg and water and set aside. In a third bowl, add bread crumbs to a shallow dish and set aside.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour mixture, coating both sides. Dredge in egg, coating both sides and finally dredge in bread crumbs and coat both sides. Set aside on a plate until all chicken tenders are coated. Then cook as you'd like.
- How to Fry Chicken Tenders - Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat before breading these so it can heat to 350 – 370F. Carefully place into the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
- How long to cook tenders in air fryer - Preheat at 400F or 200C for 5 minutes, then set inside in a single layer for 8-12 minutes (depending on size) flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 2oz | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 824mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg