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Crispy Ranch Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders coated in a ranch-seasoned breadcrumb crust and air-fried until golden and crunchy. Ready in 15 minutes with just three ingredients.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
280
Protein
32g
Crispy Ranch Chicken Tenders
comfortquickamericanchickencrispytenderweeknightmain-dish

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix ranch seasoning and breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Coat each chicken tender evenly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently.

  3. Step 3

    Arrange tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer without crowding.

  4. Step 4

    Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

  5. Step 5

    Check that the crust is golden and crispy before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • shallow bowl
  • air fryer basket

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