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spicy chicken tenders on a white plate with dipping sauce

Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Tenders With BBQ Yogurt Sauce

Spicy chicken tenders, a twist on traditional chicken tenders, are coated in a cayenne spiced bread crumb mix, and air fried
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes

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Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy air fried chicken tenders
Servings: 4
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Anne

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons bbq sauce
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
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Instructions

  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and set it aside.
  • In a small bowl whisk the egg and set it aside.
  • Mix 2 teaspoons garlic powder,1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder,2 teaspoons oregano,1/2 teaspoon thyme,1 teaspoon paprika,1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1 cup panko breadcrumbs.
  • Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then the bread crumbs making sure they are completely coated with the bread crumbs.
  • Place the coated chicken pieces into an air fryer and bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 400.
  • While the chicken is cooking, mix up the sauce by combining 3 tablespoons of bbq sauce with 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 pound | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 503IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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