Air Fried Spiced Chicken Tenders
Equipment
- wire rack
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch-thick strips
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1½ tablespoons ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1½ teaspoons celery seeds
- 1½ teaspoons mustard powder
- 1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, sweet paprika, ground white pepper, garlic powder, kosher salt, celery seeds, mustard powder, freshly ground black pepper, ground ginger, dried basil, dried thyme, and dried oregano.
- Remove a few chicken strips at a time from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge them in the seasoned flour until evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated strips to a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Spray the chicken strips all over with cooking spray.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Transfer half of the coated strips to the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked strips to a plate and repeat the cooking process with the remaining strips.
- Serve the chicken strips hot.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
These flavorful chicken tenders go well with a light-bodied beer like a pale ale or a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc. The refreshing qualities of these beverages complement the spiced coating of the chicken, creating a delightful harmony of flavors.Nutritional Information
Calories: 290 kcal | Carbohydrates: 19 g | Protein: 32 g | Fat: 8 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g
