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Potato Chip Chicken Tenders (Air Fryer Recipe)

Air fryer potato chip chicken tenders are a fun, crunchy twist on classic chicken tenders. These chicken tenders get air fried until they are perfectly cooked and crispy, making an easy family-friendly dinner with little effort.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 647kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken tenderloins
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 13 oz bag plain kettle cooked potato chips crushed in bag
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Instructions

  • Add the eggs, flour, mayo, and seasonings to a shallow bowl. Whisk together until evenly combined, then set aside.
    2 large eggs, 1 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, salt & pepper
  • Add the potato chip crumbs to a separate shallow bowl, and set aside.
    1 13 oz bag plain kettle cooked potato chips
  • Working with one tender at a time, dip it in the egg mixture and turn to coat on all sides. Let the excess drip back into the bowl.
    3 lbs chicken tenderloins
  • Transfer the chicken tender to the potato chip mixture, again turning to evenly coat on all sides, pressing in as needed. Transfer to a waiting plate and repeat until all the strips are done.
  • Spray the basket of an air fryer with nonstick spray, then add 5-6 prepared tenders to it without overcrowding them. Lightly spritz the top of the tenders with spray (optional, but recommended).
  • Air fry at 400° for 10-11 minutes, just until they're cooked through, crispy, and golden brown. Repeat until all are done.
  • Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!

Notes

  • While spraying the coated chicken tenders with cooking spray is optional, I highly recommend it to help the tenders get crispy.
  • Make sure to let the excess egg and mayo mixture drip off before you coat them in the potato chips.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket so the chicken cooks properly.

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 1606mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg