Description
Juicy chicken tenders coated in a crunchy pecan parmesan crust, cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer. Crispy, flavorful, and perfect for dipping.
Ingredients
1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. Combine pecans, parmesan, breadcrumbs, and spices in a bowl.
3. Whisk eggs in another bowl.
4. Dip chicken strips in eggs, then coat in pecan mixture, pressing firmly.
5. Place in air fryer basket, spray lightly with cooking spray.
6. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
7. Serve with dipping sauce.
Instructions
1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. Combine pecans, parmesan, breadcrumbs, and spices in a bowl.
3. Whisk eggs in another bowl.
4. Dip chicken strips in eggs, then coat in pecan mixture, pressing firmly.
5. Place in air fryer basket, spray lightly with cooking spray.
6. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
7. Serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
For a gluten free version, use gluten free breadcrumbs.
Add cayenne for heat or swap pecans for almonds or walnuts.
Serve with honey mustard or ranch for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
Keywords: air fryer chicken tenders, pecan crusted chicken, healthy chicken tenders, crispy chicken strips, nut crusted chicken