
model that came in at #2 on Consumer Reports, and through other research customers said they liked best because it was really easy to clean. Instead, I went with the larger Power AirFryer 5.3 qt. The first air fryer I bought was a smaller size, but I returned it after realizing I would be creating and testing recipes for others, and not just our little family of three. Having an extra appliance in the kitchen was not really in my plan. Air fryers have been pegged the appliance to have for anyone looking to eliminate cooking with the added fat of frying without sacrificing taste. If you’re looking for an even crispier chicken tender that doesn’t take any more time and zero oil but delivers an amazingly crispy crunch you’ve gotta try the air fryer. Once the chicken tenders have had plenty of time to marinate, dredge them in the panko coating and bake until crispy and golden. To make sure the chicken breasts are juicy and tender, a buttermilk marinade tenderizes the strips and is best if allowed to soak overnight. I added another layer of flavor by adding Parmesan cheese to the mix for good measure. Amy’s tip to add browned butter to the panko crumbs helps create a more golden crust when baked. The flakier panko keeps the dredged coating crispier compared to regular, finer bread crumbs. Getting crispy baked chicken tenderloins can be a challenge, but Amy’s secrets make it easy.įirst, use Japanese panko in lieu of breadcrumbs. Here’s everything you’ll need to make the buttermilk chicken tenders of your dreams: Whether you’re making baked chicken tenders or air fryer chicken tenders, the ingredients list is the same (score!). And thanks to Instagram, you guys helped me choose this recipe as the one to share from her new cookbook.īecause who won’t admit to loving a healthier crispy chicken tender? “Preparing food is one of the most familiar and natural gestures of caring for my family,” she says about her cooking both in her cookbook and on her blog where she delivers nutritious, seasonal, fairly simple but totally delicious meals that are all about balance and both adult and kid-approved.Īnd as one of my favorite Instagram accounts to follow, Aimée inspires all of us cooks in the kitchen no matter which platform she’s sharing on. This breaded chicken tenders recipe comes from Aimée Wimbush-Baourgue, the author of the recipe blog Simple Bites, and her cookbook The Simple Bites Kitchen: Nourishing Whole Food Recipes for Everyday, featuring 100 wholesome, family-focused recipes inspired by her modern yet homespun kitchen where everyone is invited to take a seat and dig in alongside her.Īimée’s food philosophy is one I bet most of us share when she says cooking is an act of love. And they’re so good you just might break them out for the weekend too. Because while there are times for enjoying a crunchy piece of finger lickin’ good fried chicken, weeknight dinners that need to be ready quick and with minimal mess isn’t exactly that time.īut unlike the deep fried variety, this buttermilk chicken tender recipe made with panko and a bit of Parmesan cheese delivers two wholesome methods to achieve that crispy, crunchy bite by simply baking or air frying for any fast weeknight meal. Whether you’ve had McDonald’s chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, chicken strips, or chicken fingers, the question has always been who has the best, and whether you can actually get a good and juicy, crispy piece of chicken without deep fat frying them in a tub of oil that only loads on the calories and the greasy bites. I think my Smudge pretty much lived on Dino Nuggets from the day she began “choosing” her own solid food as she blossomed into a picky-eating toddler until the time she finally released her hold on those toaster oven chicks by the time she was 5 or 6 years old. Seriously Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

We want you to have fun in the kitchen and create something delicious, but we also want you to stay safe and avoid any accidents.Totally healthy and surprisingly crispy, these juicy chicken tenders are crisped with a panko and Parmesan crunch with directions for baking or cooking in the air fryer. Please be careful and don't hesitate to ask for an adult's help if you need it. We know you're excited to make something special for your mom on Mother's Day, but safety always comes first.

Serve the honey mustard dipping sauce alongside your mom's Panko-Air Fried Chicken Tenders for a delicious and tangy complement to the crispy and flavorful tenders. Season the dipping sauce with salt and pepper to taste. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice until well combined. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixtureįor a spicy kick and whip up This dipping sauce is quick and easy to make and adds a touch of sweetness and tanginess to the dish:ġ/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup Dijon mustard2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon lemon juice,
