BEST Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe ✅ (Ninja Foodi XL)

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed cornflakes

Panko provides a lighter texture, while cornflakes are often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while mozzarella is typically cheaper.

Prepare the air fryer (Ninja Foodi XL) for use.

Gather chicken breast mini fillets, gluten-free breadcrumbs, gluten-free flour, 2 eggs, and seasonings: salt, white pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, and chili flakes.

Mix the breadcrumbs with all the spices until well combined.

Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for seasoned breadcrumbs.

Coat each chicken tender first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.

Place the breaded chicken tenders on a plate.

Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 10-12 minutes.

Spray the tops of the chicken tenders with garlic infused oil before placing them in the air fryer.

Cook the chicken tenders in the air fryer for 11 minutes, flipping them halfway through after about 5 minutes.

Check the chicken tenders for doneness; they should be golden and crispy.

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