Air Fryer Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders are just as crave-able and crispy as any deep-fried version, made lighter and healthier in the air fryer!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 360kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups pretzels (I use Dot's Original Seasoned Pretzels)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Cajun spice
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- ¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Add pretzels, to the bowl of your food processor, process on high until it mostly looks like bread crumbs.
- In a small bowl add the pretzel crumb mixture and Panko crumbs, stir to combine.
- Add all seasonings to the pretzel mixture and stir to combine.
- Add the 2 eggs to a shallow bowl, whisk
- Pat chicken tenders dry
- Working one chicken tender at a time, dip first in the egg, and then the pretzel crumbs to coat.
- Set to the side on a parchment covered baking tray.
- Repeat with each chicken tender
- Spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick cooking spray
- Add the chicken tenders to the basket, three at a time.
- Put the basket in the air fryer and turn it on 370°F for 14 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 1323mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg