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Crumbed Chicken Tenderloins

Crumbed Chicken Tenderloins (Air Fried)

Krysta
These air fryer chicken tenderloins beat chicken nuggets any day and the recipe is so simple. I tend to use chicken tenderloins but you can use sliced chicken breasts if easier.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 253 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 chicken tenderloins

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk egg in a small bowl.
  • Mix bread crumbs and oil together in a second bowl until mixture becomes loose and crumbly.
  • Dip each chicken tenderloin into the bowl of egg; shake off any residual egg. Dip chicken into crumb mixture, making sure it is evenly and fully covered
  • Lay chicken tenderloins in the air fryer basket in an even layer.
  • Air-fry until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Tip

You can substitute butter for the vegetable oil if desired.