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Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Tenders

This comfort food classic gives you crispy yet still juicy tenders.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fried, air fryer, baked, Chicken Tenders
Servings: 4
Calories: 473kcal
Author: Katia

Ingredients

  • 1 lb organic Chicken tenders
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup shredded Asagio or Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp dried parsley or 1 Tbs fresh finely chopped *Optional
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp granulated or powdered garlic
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • Olive Oil spray or olive oil on paper towel to
  • 1 large baking sheet pan

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  • In a small bowl mix: flour, paprika, powdered garlic, salt and pepper
  • In another bowl add whisked eggs
  • In third bowl mix: bread crumbs, shredded cheese and dried parsley
  • Prepare large baking sheet pan by lining bottom with foil or parchment paper. 
  • On top of lined sheet pan place baking rack(s) that chicken will cook on.
  • Spray rack with olive oil or use olive oil soaked paper towel to cover rack with oil to keep chicken from sticking.
  • Once ready to cook, dredge chicken in flour mixture, then eggs, and then panko mixture, then place evenly on baking rack.
  • Place sheet and rack set up in oven and bake for 10 mins.
  • Flip chicken tenders over and bake another 8-10 mins. (Check at 8 mins)
  • Check color to make sure not over browning and check temp on plumpest piece to reach 165 degrees.
  • Let chicken rest for 5 minutes to keep it from drying out.
  • Enjoy with a favorite dipping sauce.

UPDATE: Air Fryer Directions

  • Follow directions through step 8 (Minus placing on an oil sprayed baking rack)
  • Preheat Air Fryer for 3 mins at 400 degrees.
  • Once Pre-heated, Spray both sides of prepared chicken generously with Avocado or Olive oil and place prepared chicken on air fryer racks/wire baskets. 
  • Cook for 10 mins at 400, flipping chicken halfway through.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 533mg | Sodium: 1197mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1036IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 4mg