Air Fryer Potato Chip Chicken Tenders

Saturday, September 28, 2024
If you're a crunchy-coated chicken lover then our Air Fryer Potato Chip Chicken Tenders will be a home run dinner when meal planning.

These crunchy potato chip-coated boneless chicken strips are perfect served with any dipping sauce condiments as an appetizer, quick lunch, or dinner.

Whether you enjoy homemade or store-bought Teriyaki Sauce for dipping, Jack Daniels BBQ sauce, Hot Sauce, Ranch Dressing, or Blue Cheese Dressing these chicken strips are a delicious meal or appetizer when hosting a party.

Chicken nuggets, chicken fingers, chicken tenders, or chicken strips, whatever name you call them, the chicken is fun and quick to make and delicious to eat.

The coating has an egg marinade dipped into coarsely crushed potato chips then the strips are air-fried making them stay moist, juicy, and tender inside.

Check out this easy recipe in our printable recipe card at the bottom just hit print and the ads will disappear.


potato chips air fried chicken strips on a white plate with parsley garnish





air fried potato chip coated chicken tenders


Easy Steps Air Fryer Potato Chip Chicken Tenders

  1. Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes and oil spray the basket
  2. Slice the chicken in long strips
  3. In a small mixing bowl beat the eggs with all the ingredients and seasonings then soak the chicken for 1 hour
  4. In a sealed plastic bag add the crushed chips shake and place on the basket.
  5. Sprinkle some Italian breadcrumbs in any spaces not covered.
  6. Air fry for around (a total time) 14 minutes flipping once.
  7. Baking:  place them on parchment paper for around 20 minutes at 400 degrees or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees using an instant-read thermometer
  8. These chicken  tenders can be served with whatever tasty dipping sauce you prefer
  9. Note:(You can find that tool under Kitchen Toy Shop on our Amazon Store Front Page ("paid affiliate link" see privacy policy disclaimer) for complete instructions scroll to the bottom of this page for measurements


chicken strips dipped in egg then coarsely crushed potato chips


Suggestions and Tips Air Fryer Potato Chip Chicken Tenders:

  1. For a little heat add some cayenne pepper 
  2. Add Parmesan cheese on top before air-frying
  3. Try this recipe with boneless pork tenderloin, cube steaks, or thin boneless steaks 
  4. Always use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the food is safely cooked at the correct internal temperature is 165 degrees for chicken 
  5. Chicken can be baked or fried also
  6. For best results never use frozen chicken breast always use fresh 
  7. Try flavored potato chips for a different flavored coating every time


cheddar flavored potato chips, egg mixture to dip and coat chicken tenders


Shopping List

  • boneless chicken breasts sliced into long strips 
  • lemon juice
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • granulated garlic powder
  • milk
  • dried mixed Italian herbs or fresh
  • Italian flavored breadcrumbs 
  • egg
  • salt, pepper, to taste
  • plain wavy potato chips (or use any brand or flavored chips)
  • for these exact measurements scroll down and hit print on the recipe card below


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Author: Claudia Lamascolo
Air Fryer Potato Chip Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Potato Chip Chicken Tenders

Potato chip-coated chicken tenders air fried served with your favorite condiments a game changer in fast food cooking.
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 14 MinTotal time: 29 Min

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds of chicken tenders
  • Chicken Coating:
  • 1 1/2 cups of plain wavy potato chips crushed into a plastic sealed bag (regular or wavy chips are fine to use).
  • Note: for a different coating use flavored potato chips that you prefer any brand regular or wavy
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • Marinade:
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste (around 1/4 teaspoon each. You can always add more after this is cooked)

Instructions

  1. Spray air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray
  2. Beat eggs in a bowl (big enough to soak the chicken pieces) with milk, lemon juice, granulated garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken in this mixture and refrigerate for around 1 hour.
  4. Crush chips the potato chips in a sealed plastic bag.
  5. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat in chips.
  6. Oil spray the air fryer basket.
  7. Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 375 degrees.
  8. Place the coated chicken single in the basket and sprinkle the top with breadcrumbs if any parts aren't coated.
  9. Air fry at 375 degrees for 7 minutes, flipping once halfway through cooking, and continue for 7 more minutes.
  10. Chicken should begin to get crispy on the outside.
  11. Chicken is completely cooked when it registers 165 degrees internal temperature using an instant-read thermometer

Notes

Suggestions and Tips Air Fryer Potato Chip Chicken Tenders:

  1. For a little heat add some cayenne pepper 
  2. Add Parmesan cheese on top before air-frying
  3. Try this recipe with boneless pork tenderloin, cube steaks, or thin boneless steaks 
  4. Always use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the food is safely cooked at the correct internal temperature is 165 degrees for chicken 
  5. Chicken can also be baked or fried
  6. For best results never use frozen chicken breast always use fresh 
  7. Try flavored potato chips for a different flavored coating every time


Nutrition Facts

Calories

438.43

Fat (grams)

16.84 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

3.04 g

Carbs (grams)

27.61 g

Fiber (grams)

1.68 g

Net carbs

25.94 g

Sugar (grams)

2.51 g

Protein (grams)

42.55 g

Sodium (milligrams)

622.71 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

153.59 mg

The default measuring system for this website is US Customary. Unit conversions are provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. While we strive to provide accurate unit conversions, please be aware that there may be some discrepancies.



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