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Crispy Chicken Tenders Deep Fried vs. Air Fried

Crispy Chicken Tenders Deep Fried vs. Air Fried

Ingredients
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 405

Ingredients
  

  • Canola oil, for frying
  • Cooking spray, if air frying
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Honey Mustard, recipe follows
  • Honey Mustard:
  • cup Dijon mustard
  • cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oil to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts into long strips and set aside.
  3. Beat the 3 eggs in a separate bowl and measure the flour into another separate dish.
  4. Measure the panko into a pie plate or shallow bowl and season with garlic powder, lemon-pepper, cayenne, salt and pepper.
  5. Dip the chicken strips into the flour, the beaten egg and then dredge them into the seasoned panko bread crumbs.
  6. Fry in the hot oil for 6 to 8 minutes, until golden brown, or until the internal temperature has reached 165° F. Remove to a cooling rack sheet tray. Serve with Honey Mustard sauce.
  7. Air Fried:
  8. Preheat air fryer at 400° F. (200°C.)
  9. Place the chicken tenders in the preheated basket.
  10. Spray the chicken tenders with cooking oil.
  11. Air Fry for 10 minutes, 5 minutes per side.
  12. After the first 5 minutes, flip them over and spray them again with cooking spray. Continue air frying for another 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165° F.
  13. Serve with the honey mustard sauce or your favorite sauce.
  14. Honey Mustard:
  15. Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. The sauce can be held in the refrigerator for 1 week.
  16. Easy Chicken Tacos
  17. Pan Fried Pork Chops Easy
  18. Fried Chicken Livers

Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.