“With God all things are possible. ” – Matthew 19:26
Hand-breaded chicken tenders with a panko-Parmesan crust seasoned with smoked paprika, chili powder, and a kiss of cayenne — golden and crispy in the air fryer, no deep frying required.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs chicken tenders
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp onion powder
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp dry mustard powder
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 390°. Brush tenders lightly with olive oil.
Season with homemade rub. Combine coating ingredients in a bowl.
Press tenders into coating mixture. Place tenders in basket.
Air fry 8 minutes. Flip and cook another 5 to 7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Nutrition
Nutrition (Per Serving) Calories: 360 | Total Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Carbs: 18g | Sugar: 3g |