Crispy BBQ Chicken Tenders: Your Air-Fryer Delight!

Ingredients

• 3.5 ounces of crunchy pork rinds infused with smoky barbecue flavor
• A generous cup of versatile all-purpose flour
• A spoonful of zesty barbecue seasoning for an extra kick
• An egg, beaten to create a binding mixture
• 1.5 pounds of tender chicken breast strips
• Cooking spray for a perfectly crispy finish

Step 1

To begin, preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C) for the perfect cooking temperature.

Step 2

Start by breaking down pork rinds in a food processor until they resemble breadcrumbs. Transfer them to a shallow bowl. In another shallow dish, blend flour with barbecue seasoning for a flavorful coating. Crack an egg into a third shallow bowl and beat it well.

Step 3

Take each chicken tender and coat it first in the seasoned flour, then dip it in the beaten egg, and finally cover it in the crushed pork rinds for a crispy finish.

Step 4

Before placing the chicken tenders in the air fryer, remember to generously spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray. Carefully arrange half of the coated tenders in the basket, ensuring they are not touching. Give them a light spray with cooking oil on top. Cook until the chicken is perfectly done, typically around 15 minutes, making sure it's no longer pink in the center. Repeat the process with the remaining tenders for a delicious batch of crispy air-fried chicken.