Chicken

Ingredient Amount Notes
Chicken tenders 1 lb

Marinade

Ingredient Amount Notes
Mayonnaise ¼ cup
Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
Apple juice ¼ cup
Garlic clove 1 Pressed

Breading

Ingredient Amount Notes
Salt ½ tsp
Black pepper ⅛ tsp
Panko bread crumbs ½ cup
Plain bread crumbs ½ cup
Grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup

Cooking Principles

  • Press breading in: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the chicken for maximum crispness.
  • Preheat the air fryer: Always preheat to 400°F for even, crispy results.
  • Spray with avocado oil: Spray both the basket and the chicken for a golden crust without deep frying.
Air Fryer
Chicken
Quick Recipe
10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time

Cooking Steps

  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pressed garlic, and apple juice in a large bowl. Toss chicken tenders in the marinade to coat evenly. Marinate for a few minutes or refrigerate overnight.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together plain breadcrumbs, Panko, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
  4. Generously coat each tender in the breading mixture one at a time, pressing the crumbs in firmly.
  5. Place breaded tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet as you work.
  6. Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil. Place about 4 tenders in the basket and spray tops with avocado oil.
  7. Cook at 400°F for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Tips & Notes

  • Chick-fil-A sauce: Dissolve 1 tbsp sugar in ½ tbsp boiling water. Whisk with 1 cup mayo, ¼ cup BBQ sauce, 1½ tbsp yellow mustard, and ¼ tsp liquid smoke.
  • BBQ sauce: Simmer ⅓ cup molasses, 1 cup ketchup, ⅓ cup honey, and 1 tbsp liquid smoke over medium-low heat for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Source: Coit: Air Fryer Chicken Tenders