How to Cook Fried Chicken Tenderloins Recipe, Oster Air Fryer Oven

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: none

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko gives a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are budget-friendly.

chicken tenderloins

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while thighs are often cheaper.

Season the chicken tenderloins with Montreal chicken seasoning on one side.

In a bowl, mix 2 large eggs with 1 ounce of water to create the egg wash.

In another bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of yellow cornmeal, 1 ounce of Old Bay seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of black pepper for the breading.

Flip the chicken tenderloins over and season the other side with Montreal chicken seasoning.

Dip each chicken tenderloin into the egg wash, ensuring to keep the seasoning intact.

Coat the tenderloin in the breading mixture, making sure to cover all crevices.

Place the breaded chicken tenderloins on a crisper tray.

Spray both sides of the breaded chicken tenderloins with cooking spray to moisten the breading.

Preheat the Oster air fryer oven to 425°F (218°C) and set the cooking time to 20 minutes.

Place the crisper tray in the middle rack of the air fryer and start cooking.

After 18 minutes, check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should read around 196°F (91°C).

Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it cool slightly before serving.

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