Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
This Weight Watchers-friendly chicken fingers recipe is a delightful alternative to traditional fried tenders, offering the same crispy texture and savory flavor without the excess oil. With a simple yet flavorful coating, these chicken tenders are quick and easy to prepare, making them perfect for a satisfying meal or a tasty snack.
To begin, you’ll season the chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper, ensuring each bite is perfectly seasoned. The coating process involves a three-step dredging method to achieve optimal crispiness. First, the tenders are coated in a mixture of all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Then, they’re dipped in a mixture of egg and milk, which helps the breadcrumb coating adhere. Finally, they’re coated in a flavorful mixture of panko breadcrumbs seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Once coated, the chicken tenders are placed in the air fryer basket and lightly sprayed with oil to promote browning and crispiness. Cooking in the air fryer at 370°F for approximately 14 minutes ensures that the tenders are cooked through and golden brown on the outside, with a juicy and tender interior. Be sure to flip the tenders halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
Each serving of these crispy chicken tenders is only 3 Weight Watchers points, making them a guilt-free option for satisfying your cravings. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup or ranch, for a delicious and satisfying meal or snack.
With their crispy exterior and juicy interior, these Weight Watchers chicken fingers are sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy them as a tasty appetizer, a protein-packed main dish, or a flavorful addition to salads or wraps.
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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
These W/W 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 TIME10 minutes
COOK TIME15 minutes
TOTAL TIME25 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:
- 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:Â Makes 4 servings
3 Point® per serving
Nutrition Information:
YIELD:
4
SERVING SIZE:
1
Amount Per Serving:Â CALORIES:Â 229TOTAL FAT:Â 1gSATURATED FAT:Â 1gTRANS FAT:Â 0gUNSATURATED FAT:Â 5gCHOLESTEROL:Â 192mgSODIUM:Â 420mgCARBOHYDRATES:Â 12gFIBER:Â 2gSUGAR:Â 2gPROTEIN:Â 36g