Parmesan crusted air fryer chicken tenders

 

Ingredients

• ▢1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders boneless skinless
• ▢1/2 cup white flour
• ▢Salt and Pepper
• ▢6 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
• ▢3 teaspoons minced garlic
• ▢1 teaspoon dried basil
• ▢1/4 teaspoon paprika
• ▢1 cup Panko
• ▢2/3 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions

• Trim the fat from the tenders. Set out three bowls. Fill one with the white flour, about ¼ teaspoon pepper, & about ½ teaspoon salt. Stir. Fill the next bowl with the olive oil or butter and minced garlic. Stir. Place the basil, paprika, Panko, and parmesan cheese in the last. Stir.

• Place the tenders in the flour mixture, then the garlic oil, then the panko mixture making sure to evenly and thoroughly coat each piece.
• Place the tenders in the basket of the air fryer.
• Cook at 400 degrees for 9 minutes and then flip the tenders and cook for another 8-9 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
• Remove and enjoy immediately with the dipping sauce!