Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, served with a delicious honey mustard sauce. A healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken tenders.
Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders:
- 1kg / 2 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 tsp salt
- 10 crackers/ 1 cup Ryvita crackers to make up 1 cup/85 g crumbs
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tsp oil
Honey Mustard Sauce:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2–1 tsp white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare Crumb Coating: Process Ryvita crackers into crumbs. Mix with sesame seeds, basil, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat Chicken: Cut chicken into strips, season with salt. Dip in egg, then coat with crumb mixture. Place on air fryer rack, spray with oil, and air fry.
- Make Honey Mustard Sauce: Mix honey, mustard, mayonnaise, and vinegar in a bowl.
- Serve: Serve cooked chicken tenders with honey mustard sauce.
Notes
- The timing may vary based on chicken tender size and air fryer brand.
- Alternative crackers and seed options are available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
