Air Fryer Copycat Bojangles Chicken Tenders
Description
Get that famous Southern crunch at home! These Air Fryer Copycat Bojangles Chicken Tenders are perfectly seasoned, extra crispy, and ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, adjust to taste
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound chicken tenders and 1 cup buttermilk. Make Sure all pieces are submerged. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Set the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F, preheat for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove each chicken tender from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off. Dredge each piece through the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to adhere. Lay breaded tenders on a tray.
- Place chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Set cook time for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from air fryer and let them rest for a couple of minutes on a cooling rack. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 29gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 942mgPotassium: 570mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 277IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg