Air Fryer Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tenders are amazing. There is nothing better than an easy recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Tenders!
Ingredients
1poundboneless, skinless, chicken breast, Cut into strips (approximately 1 inch thick)
3 1/2cupssalted pretzels, crushed to almost fine
1largeegg
1tablespoonall-purpose flour
1tablespoonmayonnaise, light or regular
1/4teaspoonkosher salt, or to taste
1/4teaspoonblack pepper, or to taste
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting.
Place pretzels in a Ziplock bag and crush with a flat mallet or rolling pin. Pour into a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, combine egg, flour, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper, and whisk until well combined.
First, place chicken strips into egg batter, coating well on all sides. Then coat with pretzels by pressing chicken strips into the mixture to help them stick. Continue with all chicken strips and place them on parchment paper or a plate.
Grease air fryer rack with oil. Place strips into the basket in a single layer leaving room in between. Coat with a small amount of oil. Cook 3 minutes. Flip and coat with a small amount of oil and cook additional 2-3 minutes. Continue with the remaining strips.