Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with Cheddar Cheese

prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

servings: 4

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with Cheddar Cheese

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What could be better than a crispy, cheesy chicken tender dipped in your favorite creamy dressing? Perfect for game day - or any day!

Ingredients

1 pound chicken tenders
½ cup flour
2 eggs
½ cup panko bread crumbs
½ cup Italian style bread crumbs
½ cup finely grated Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar
½ teaspoon pepper
Olive oil spray
Cabot Ranch Dip or Blue Cheese dressing for serving

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Serving Size:

1/4 recipe

amount per serving

CALORIES

420

% Daily Value

fat

12g

18%

saturated fat

4g

20%

cholesterol

190millig

63%

sodium

910millig

38%

carbs

39g

13%

fiber

2g

8%

sugar

1g

protein

39g

calcium

163millig

15%

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Directions

PREHEAT the air fryer to 400°F.
PREPARE three shallow dredging plates: Add the flour to one, whisk the eggs in the second one and mix the panko, breadcrumbs, cheese, and pepper in the third.
COAT each tender in flour, then egg, and finally the cheese-breadcrumb mixture.
SPRAY both sides of the chicken generously with oil.
COOK the chicken for 10 minutes (working In batches if necessary) flipping halfway through, until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F) and chicken is crispy and golden.
SERVE with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.

Tags:Recipe, Entrees, Chicken, Air Fryer, Kid Friendly, Comfort Food, Appetizers, Game Day, High Protein

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Recipe Note

Use Cabot Ranch Dip or homemade Blue Cheese Dip for dipping these hot, crunchy tenders.

For this recipe it's best to use finely grated cheddar rather than larger shreds.

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What could be better than a crispy, cheesy chicken tender dipped in your favorite creamy dressing? Perfect for game day - or any day!

Directions

PREHEAT the air fryer to 400°F.
PREPARE three shallow dredging plates: Add the flour to one, whisk the eggs in the second one and mix the panko, breadcrumbs, cheese, and pepper in the third.
COAT each tender in flour, then egg, and finally the cheese-breadcrumb mixture.
SPRAY both sides of the chicken generously with oil.
COOK the chicken for 10 minutes (working In batches if necessary) flipping halfway through, until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F) and chicken is crispy and golden.
SERVE with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.