Irresistible 25-Minute Air Fryer Crispy Pepper Jack Chicken Tenders
Crispy pepper jack chicken tenders made in an air fryer for a quick and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Mix breadcrumbs, pepper jack cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Beat egg and milk in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken tender in the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5 minutes until crispy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray tenders lightly with oil before air frying.
- Check internal temperature of chicken to ensure it reaches 165°F.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg