This Weight Watchers family-friendly meal is easy, crispy and so tasty. I absolutely love chicken fingers, and these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders satisfy my craving just as well as the traditional fried tenders.
Servings: Makes 4 servings
3 Point® per serving
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HOW DO I MAKE MY AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS?
1. Drizzle the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
2. Crack the egg in a bowl.
3. Then add the milk, salt and pepper and whisk it well.
4. Combine the flour, salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of paprika in a shallow bowl. Mix it well.
5. Combine the panko breadcrumbs, salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of paprika in another shallow bowl. Mix it well.
6. Take a chicken tender.
7. Dredge it in the all-purpose flour mix. Shake off the excess.
8. Dip it in the egg mix.
9. Then coat it completely with the panko breadcrumb mix.
10. Keep it aside on a wire rack.
11. Repeat with all the chicken tenders.
12. Then place slices in the lightly greased air fryer basket, in a single layer.
13. Lightly spray the crumb-coated tenders.
14. Air fry at 370°F for 14 minutes, flipping at the halfway mark (at 7 minutes).
15. Repeat with all the prepared chicken tenders.
16. Serve hot with ketchup or ranch.
Ingredients Needed for Air Fryer Chicken Tenders:
- 1½ lb. of Chicken Tenderloins
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoons of Milk
- 1 cup of all-purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon + 1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon + 1 teaspoon of Paprika
- 1 cup of Panko Breadcrumbs
Instructions for Air Fryer Chicken Tenders:
- Drizzle the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
- Crack the egg in a bowl.
- Then add the milk, salt and pepper and whisk it well.
- Combine the flour, salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of paprika in a shallow bowl. Mix it well.
- Combine the panko breadcrumbs, salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of paprika in another shallow bowl. Mix it well.
- Take a chicken tender.
- Dredge it in the all-purpose flour mix. Shake off the excess.
- Dip it in the egg mix.
- Then coat it completely with the panko breadcrumb mix.
- Keep it aside on a wire rack.
- Repeat with all the chicken tenders.
- Then place slices in the lightly greased air fryer basket, in a single layer.
- Lightly spray the crumb-coated tenders.
- Air fry at 370°F for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through (at 7 minutes).
- Repeat with all the prepared chicken tenders.
- Serve hot with ketchup or ranch.
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Weight Watchers Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
These Weight Watchers meal is easy, crispy and so tasty. I absolutely love chicken fingers and this recipe satisfies my craving just as well as the traditional fried tenders.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb. of Chicken Tenderloins
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoons of Milk
- 1 cup of all-purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon + 1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon + 1 teaspoon of Paprika
- 1 cup of Panko Breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Drizzle the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
- Crack the egg in a bowl.
- Then add the milk, salt and pepper and whisk it well.
- Combine the flour, salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of paprika in a shallow bowl. Mix it well.
- Combine the panko breadcrumbs, salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of paprika in another shallow bowl. Mix it well.
- Take a chicken tender.
- Dredge it in the all-purpose flour mix. Shake off the excess.
- Dip it in the egg mix.
- Then coat it completely with the panko breadcrumb mix.
- Keep it aside on a wire rack.
- Repeat with all the chicken tenders.
- Then place slices in the lightly greased air fryer basket, in a single layer.
- Lightly spray the crumb-coated tenders.
- Air fry at 370 F for 14 minutes, flipping at the halfway mark (at 7 minutes).
- Repeat with all the prepared chicken tenders.
- Serve hot with ketchup or ranch.
Notes
Servings: Makes 4 servings
3 Point® per serving
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 229Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 192mgSodium: 420mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 36g
