Weight Watchers Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

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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.

Weight Watchers Air Fryer Chicken 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.

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Ingredients

Weight Watchers Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
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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:

  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.
Yield: 4

Weight Watchers Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

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.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

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

  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.

Notes

Servings: Makes 4 servings

3 Point® per serving

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 229Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 192mgSodium: 420mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 36g

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