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bbq chicken tenders in air fryer

BBQ Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer: 27 Minutes to Bliss

  • Author: CakesLouna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Juicy and flavorful BBQ chicken tenders made in an air fryer.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat each chicken tender in the BBQ mixture.
  4. Dredge the chicken in breadcrumbs until fully covered.
  5. Place the coated chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the tenders.
  • For extra crispiness, spray the tenders with cooking oil before air frying.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 pieces
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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