Air Fryer Walnut-Crusted Chicken Tenders
Walnut-crusted air fryer chicken tenders are quick, easy, and gluten-free. Pulse the walnuts, mix with spices, coat the chicken, and cook them in the air fryer! And the best part … they’re mom and kid-approved.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups Walnuts raw
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp parsley chopped
- 10 Chicken Tenders or 1 ½ lbs chicken cutlets, cut into even-sized strip
- Avocado Spray Oil
Instructions
Toasting Walnuts
- Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees F.
- Arrange the walnuts in a single layer in the air fryer basket or baking tray.
- Insert the air fryer basket and toast the walnuts for three minutes.
- When the walnuts are toasted, transfer them to a cutting board or plate to cool.
- Put the toasted and cooled walnuts in a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds until you reach a breadcrumb-like consistency.
Walnut-Crusted Chicken Tenders
- Transfer the walnut breadcrumbs to a mixing bowl. Add the parmesan cheese, dried spices, and salt and mix until combined.
- Coat each chicken tender with the walnut breading, pressing the mixture into the chicken so it sticks.
- Lay the breaded tenders evenly in the air fryer basket and spray with cooking oil. Air fry for 12 minutes at 425℉ until the breading is lightly browned.
Nutrition
Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 35g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 829mg | Potassium: 809mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 3mg