Description
A delicious copycat version of Cracker Barrel’s famous chicken tenderloins, made crispy and golden in the air fryer for a healthier, faster alternative to deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Cooking oil spray (avocado or olive oil)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and buttermilk together until smooth.
- Dredge chicken tenderloins in the seasoned flour, dip in the egg mixture, and coat in flour again, pressing firmly.
- Place tenderloins in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Spray the tops of the chicken generously with cooking oil spray.
- Air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes, then flip and spray the other side.
- Cook for another 6 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest on a wire rack for 3-5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American