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Golden brown crispy lemon pepper chicken tenders in an air fryer basket with lemon wedges
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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1/2 cup all -purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs , beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1.5 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • Non -stick olive oil cooking spray
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Pat chicken tenderloins dry with paper towels to ensure coating adhesion.
  • Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Panko, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and lemon zest.
  • Dredge each chicken tender in flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Submerge the floured chicken into the egg wash, then press firmly into the Panko mixture until fully coated.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  • Arrange tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring space between pieces for airflow.
  • Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray.
  • Air fry for 6 minutes, then flip each tender.
  • Apply another light spray of oil and continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  • Remove from air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving with lemon wedges.