Description
Crispy, tender chicken tenders coated in ranch dressing and breadcrumbs, cooked to perfection in an air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the chicken tenders with ranch dressing until evenly coated.
- Mix the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Dredge the ranch-coated chicken tenders in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the chicken tenders in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with extra ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
Make ahead by prepping and storing the chicken tenders for up to 24 hours before air frying. Leftovers can be stored for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg