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Air-Fried Toaster Oven Chicken Tenders

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Cook breaded chicken tenders in a loose basket layer and verify 165 degrees Fahrenheit at the thickest point.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 14 minutesMakes: 3 servings
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What you need

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Oil spray approved for the basket finish

Method

  1. Preheat the toaster oven on air fry to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Install the approved basket and drip tray in their manual-specified positions.
  2. Set up separate dishes of flour, beaten egg, and panko mixed with paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Coat each tender in that order.
  3. Arrange in one layer without touching and apply a light coat of oil. Air fry 7 minutes, turn carefully, and continue until crisp and the thickest tenders reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit, about 5 to 8 minutes more.
  4. Rest 3 minutes before serving. Cook a second batch rather than crowding the basket.

Toaster oven lesson

A thin, even crumb crisps more predictably than a heavy wet coating. Spacing lets hot air reach the sides.

Different ovens move air differently, so treat the time as a range and trust the thermometer.

Avoid cross-contamination

Use separate utensils and plates for raw and cooked chicken. Wash hands, counters, and the thermometer probe after raw contact.

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and reheat to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Safety note: Cook every tender to 165 degrees Fahrenheit and keep raw chicken and its coating station separate from ready-to-eat food.

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