Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups buttermilk.
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Juice from 1 lemon.
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, divided.
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1 teaspoon black pepper.
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1 1/2 to 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless.
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3 cups flour.
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1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder.
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1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder.
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1 1/2 tablespoons paprika.
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Cooking spray.
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Chopped parsley for garnish.
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BBQ sauce for dipping.
# Instructions:
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Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking oil.
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Mix buttermilk, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon salt, and pepper in a bowl.
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Cut chicken into 1/2-inch thick, 3-4 inch long strips. Soak in marinade for 1 hour to overnight in the fridge.
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Combine flour, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add 1/4 cup marinade to create lumps.
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Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off. Coat thoroughly in flour mixture.
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Place 4-5 tenders in air fryer. Spray with cooking oil. Cook at 350°F for 6 minutes, flip, cook 6 more minutes until golden and 165°F inside.
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Repeat with remaining tenders. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve hot with BBQ sauce.
# Notes:
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Keep cooked tenders warm in a 250°F oven while finishing batches.
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Adding marinade to the flour mixture creates extra crunchy bits on the chicken.