Vinnie’s Crispy Chicken Tenders

American
Appetizers
Game Night
Poultry
PREP TIME:
10 minutes

SERVES:

4

TOTAL COOKING TIME:

30 minutes
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INGREDIENTS
  • 1.5 - 2 lbs chicken tenders, cleaned and rinse over cold water
  • 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • Pam cooking spray

DIRECTIONS

  1. 1.
    Prepare chicken tenders brining solution with 4 cups of cold water, 2 tbsp Kosher salt, 1 tbsp sugar. Whisk well until to resolve all salt and sugar. Add chicken tenders and soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. 2.
    Prepare Seasoning Mix ingredients (See below). Set aside.
  3. 3.
    Make batter by mixing eggs, flour, 2 tbsp cold water and 2 tsp Seasoning Mix (See below). Whisking well until smooth texture. Set aside.
  4. 4.
    Prepare breading mix ingredients (See below). Set aside.
  5. 5.
    Remove chicken tenders from brining water and pat dry with paper towel.
  6. 6.
    Dip chicken tenders into egg/flour mixture and then into the Panko breading mix on both sides.
  7. 7.
    Spray air frier with Pam cooking spray. Select cooking option via air frier or via oven bake below.
  8. 8.
    Option 1 via air frier: Preheat air frier at 400 degrees F. When ready, add chicken tenders and cook for 8 minutes. Flip chicken tenders and cook for another 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy.
  9. 9.
    Optional 2 via oven bake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake chicken tenders for 40 minutes until crispy and golden.
Seasoning Mix
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 tbsp mushroom seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Merlot salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dry parsley flakes

DIRECTIONS

  1. 1.
    Using a small bowl, combine Seasoning Mix ingredients (See above).
Breading Mix
INGREDIENTS
  • 3 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 3 tsp Seasoning Mix

DIRECTIONS

  1. 1.
    Using a large mixing bowl, combine Panko Breadcrumbs and 3 tsp Seasoning Mix. Mix well.