Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Tenders
If you love your air fryer as much as I do, you’ll love this easy chicken recipe! I made these Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Tenders for my family, and they loved them. They have a bit of a kick, are covered with BBQ sauce, and are air fried until crispy with minimal oil. These easy chicken fingers are great for lunch, dinner or a quick family dinner. More chicken tenderloin recipes you may also enjoy are these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, Chicken Tenders Parmesan, and Buffalo Chicken Strips.
BBQ Chicken Finger Ingredients
BBQ Sauce: I usually try to find a BBQ sauce that’s lower in sugar. Chicken Tenders: You’ll need 12 chicken tenders. Seasoning: Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne powder Eggs: Use one large egg and one egg white to keep the breadcrumbs on the chicken. Breadcrumbs: Combine seasoned breadcrumbs and panko for the crispy coating.
How to Cook BBQ Chicken Tenders
Variations
Chicken: If you can’t find chicken tenders, buy a package of breasts and cut them into strips. BBQ Sauce: You can make homemade BBQ sauce instead of buying it. Spiciness: If you prefer chicken fingers with less of a kick, omit the cayenne. Breadcrumbs: If you don’t have seasoned breadcrumbs or panko, add spices, like garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and paprika. No air fryer? Bake these chicken fingers in the oven at 400°F for 18 to 20 minutes.
What to Serve with BBQ Chicken Tenders
Sauce: Serve the chicken fingers with extra BBQ sauce for dipping. BBQ Sides: Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Brown Sugar Baked Beans, Coleslaw French Fries: Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer French Fries, Garlic Parmesan Fries Salads: BBQ Chicken Salad, Cobb Salad, Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad
Storage
Store chicken strips in an airtight container for up to four days. To reheat, you can microwave them, but air frying will result in crispier chicken.
What kind of chicken is used for chicken fingers?
Chicken tenders are used for chicken fingers. Tenders are cut from the tenderloin muscle, which is underneath the breast, and are more tender than breast meat.
What is the best temperature to cook chicken tenders at?
For crispy BBQ chicken tenders, cooking them at a higher temperature, like 400°F, is best.
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