Effortless Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Juice from a single lemon.
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2 cups of buttermilk.
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1 teaspoon of black pepper.
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1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon of salt, separated.
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1 1/2 to 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
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3 cups of all-purpose flour.
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1 1/2 tablespoons of garlic powder.
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1 1/2 tablespoons of baking powder.
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1 1/2 tablespoons of paprika.
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Cooking spray.
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Fresh parsley, chopped for topping.
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Your favorite BBQ dipping sauce.
# Instructions:
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Lightly coat the inside of the air fryer basket with oil spray.
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In a bowl, stir together the buttermilk, lemon juice, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the salt.
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Cut the chicken into strips about 1/2 inch thick and 3-4 inches long. Let them soak in the marinade for at least an hour, or leave it overnight in the fridge.
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Mix the flour, garlic powder, paprika, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add about 1/4 cup of the marinade to make crumbly chunks.
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Take the chicken out of the marinade, letting any excess drip away. Coat each piece well in the flour mixture.
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Arrange 4-5 tenders in the air fryer. Spritz them with cooking oil. Cook at 350°F for 6 minutes, flip, and cook another 6 minutes until golden and the inside reaches 165°F.
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Repeat for all remaining chicken. Sprinkle with parsley, if you'd like, and enjoy warm with BBQ sauce.
# Notes:
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You can keep cooked chicken warm in the oven at 250°F until everything's done.
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A little marinade in the flour makes the breading extra crispy and crunchy.