Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

 Quick and easy to make.  The little ones love these.

AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS 

(serves 4)

Marinade Ingredients:

*12 boneless, skinless, chicken tenderloins 

*1 1/2 cups buttermilk

*1 teaspoon garlic powder

*1 teaspoon onion powder

*1 teaspoon smoked paprika

*1 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Coating Ingredients:

*1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

*2 teaspoons corn starch

*1 tablespoon garlic powder

*1 tablespoon onions powder

*2 teaspoons smoked paprika

*2 teaspoons salt

*2 teaspoon ground black pepper

*Cooking spray

Marinade Directions.

~In a gallon sized zip-loc bag, combine 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper.

~Add 12 chicken boneless, skinless, chicken tenderloins into zip-loc bag and seal.

~Gently shake bag to make sure chicken is completely coated.

~Place in refrigerator and allow to marinade for at least 4 hours.

~Flip zip-loc bag every hour.

Coating Directions:

~In a large bowl, whisk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons corn starch, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons ground black pepper.

Let's make the chicken:

~Preheat air fryer to 380.

~Remove chicken tenders from buttermilk mixture and shake off any excess liquid.

~Dredge in flour mixture making sure all sides are well coated.

~Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.

~Spray one side of the chicken tenders liberally with cooking spray.

~Place sprayed side down in prepared basket.

~Spray the other side of chicken tenders liberally with cooking spray.

~Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning half way through (internal temperature should be 165 degrees).