Description
Crispy and flavorful chicken tenders coated in potato chips, cooked to perfection in an air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed potato chips
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.
- Set up your dredging station: flour, eggs, and crushed potato chips in separate bowls.
- Dredge each chicken tender in the flour, then shake off excess.
- Dip floured chicken into the beaten eggs, then coat with crushed potato chips.
- Arrange tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Lightly spray the tenders with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dips.
Notes
For make-ahead tips, coat the chicken and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before cooking. Experiment with different coatings like cornflakes or panko for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg