Air Fryer
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Crisp breaded chicken strips with a Parmesan and paprika coating.
Prep15 min
Cook12 min
Rest / chill0 min
Total27 min
Yield4 servings
Gather your ingredients
Ingredients
Check off items as you go. US customary measures.
One step at a time
Let’s make it
- Put flour in one shallow bowl. Beat egg with water in another. Mix panko, Parmesan, paprika, salt, and oil in a third.
- Coat chicken lightly with flour, then egg, then crumbs. Discard leftover coating ingredients that touched raw chicken.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F if needed. Arrange chicken in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.
- Cook 10–12 minutes, turning halfway, until the thickest part of every tender reaches 165°F. Larger pieces may take longer.
A little kitchen know-how
Press the crumbs on gently so they adhere before moving the chicken into the basket.
Storage & leftovers
Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 3 days. Reheat to 165°F.
Cooking times are estimates; check doneness. See safe cooking temperatures and food storage guidance. Check ingredient labels for allergens.