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Crispy Parmesan Ranch Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

This meal isn't just easy, it's perfect for a quick meal with little clean-up. Plus, kids and parents alike will love this!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the chicken tenders with olive oil.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine ranch seasoning, Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  4. Coat each chicken tender evenly in the breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Loosely line with foil if desired for easier cleanup.
  6. Arrange chicken tenders in a single layer in the basket.
  7. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Serve warm with ranch, ketchup, honey mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra crispiness, spray the tops lightly with cooking spray before air frying.
Avoid overcrowding the basket for best results.
These reheat really well in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.
You can also cut chicken breasts into strips if you don’t have tenders.
 

Suggested Pairings

  • Air fryer fries
  • Apple slices
  • Fresh fruit
  • Steamed broccoli
  • Mac and cheese
  • Carrot sticks