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stack of shake and bake chicken tenders on a white plate
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Air Fryer Shake and Bake Chicken

This Air Fryer Shake and Bake Chicken is crispy on the outside and tender juicy chicken on the inside. Kids love these tasty chicken tenders.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • storage bag
  • Air Fryer
  • knife or fork and cutting board

Ingredients

  • 1 pounds chicken tenders 6-9 ct
  • 2.5 ounces shake and bake 2.5 oz or 1/3 cup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-2 stems of green onion for garnish

Instructions

  • To remove the tendon from the chicken, place the tender on a cutting board, grip the tendon with a paper towel, place a knife edge on the tendon forcefully against the cutting board and pull the tendon away from the chicken. Do this to all the tenders.
  • Rinse the tenders with water, set them on paper towels, and pat them dry.
  • Add your shake and bake to a gallon bag with 1 tablespoon of oil, this will moisten the crumbs and help them stick to the tenders, and prevent drying out the chicken while cooking.
  • Place 2-3 tenders in the bag and seal the bag with some air. Roll the top of the bag and trap the air creating a ballooned space in the bag. Shake vigorously to fully coat each tender; roll the mix and tenders as you shake.
  • Remove breaded tenders and place them in the air fryer basket that’s been sprayed with oil.
  • Repeat until all tenders are breaded and placed in the air fryer basket.
  • Spray the tenders with oil, and cook at 400°f for 15 minutes, flipping the tenders at 9 minutes.
  • Remove tenders and let cool.
  • Garnish and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce for tenders.

Notes

  • Lightly spray the tenders with oil before adding them to the air fryer. This will help create that golden brown crust you’re looking for in your chicken.
  • Make sure to remove any excess breading from the tenders before adding them to the air fryer. This will help prevent burning or uneven cooking.
  • Use a thermometer to check for doneness. The internal temperature of your chicken should be 165°f before consuming.
  • Let the chicken cool for a few minutes after air frying to allow the juices to settle and prevent dryness.
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg