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Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders

Crispy, cheesy, and impossibly juicy — these Parmesan-crusted chicken tenders are what fast food wishes it could be. The Parmesan-panko crust shatters on the bite to reveal tender, perfectly cooked chicken.

Easy Lower Air Fry air fry basket
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📋 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 10 min ⏱️ Total: 20 min 🍽️ Serves: 3-4 📊 Easy
Cooking Parameters
10 MIN10 MIN390°F2 MINLOWER AIR FRYPREPCOOKTEMPREST
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What You'll Need
Dish & pan requirements for your Ninja Double Stack XL
Zone 2 • Lower Rack
Air Fry Basket
Size: air fry basket
✅ Fits perfectly
✅ Guaranteed Fit — Max dish size per rack: 12"W × 11.5"D × 4"H. All our recipes use dishes that actually fit your Ninja Double Stack XL DCT401.
💡 Use the air fry basket. Arrange tenders in a single layer with space between. Spray the basket and tops of tenders with cooking spray for golden browning. Use a solid pan (not the basket) — this recipe contains liquids.
high-protein
🥘 Ingredients
Main
  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins (about 8 pieces)
Breading Station
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Cooking
  • cooking spray (as needed)
Serving
  • marinara or honey mustard (for dipping)
  • lemon wedges (for serving)
📝 Instructions
  1. Pat chicken tenderloins dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Shared 💡 If using whole breasts, slice into 1-inch strips against the grain.
  2. Set up breading station: flour in bowl 1, beaten eggs in bowl 2, and panko mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in bowl 3. Shared 💡 Fresh-grated Parmesan melts better and has more flavor than pre-shredded.
  3. Coat each tender: dredge in flour, dip in egg, then press firmly into the Parmesan-panko mixture. Shared 💡 Really press the breading on — this creates a thick, crunchy crust.
  4. Preheat Ninja on Air Fry at 390°F for 3 minutes. Spray basket with cooking spray. Lower Oven 💡 The high heat gives the Parmesan a gorgeous golden-brown color quickly.
  5. Place tenders in the pan in a single layer. Spray tops with cooking spray. Air Fry at 390°F for 5 minutes. Lower Oven 💡 The cooking spray on top ensures even browning without flipping.
  6. Flip tenders carefully. Air Fry at 390°F for another 4-5 minutes until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F. Lower Oven 💡 Tenders cook faster than full breasts — check early to avoid overcooking.
  7. Serve immediately with dipping sauce and lemon wedges. Shared 💡 A squeeze of lemon right before eating brightens all the flavors.
💡 Ninja Tips

Fresh Parmesan is worth it here — the pre-shredded kind has anti-caking agents that prevent proper melting. For extra crunch, toast the panko in a dry skillet for 3 minutes before breading.

Scaling: To double: cook in two batches, keep first batch warm in 200°F oven. To halve: use 1/2 lb tenders, halve all breading.

Servings: 1
Scale:
📊 Nutrition (per serving)
Calories340 cal
Protein38g g
Carbohydrates20g g
Total Fat14g g
Dietary Fiber1g g
Sugars1g g
Sodium620mg mg
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