Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Tenders
Golden, crispy air fryer chicken tenders seasoned with zesty Hidden Valley® Ranch are the stuff of tasty dreams. Air frying keeps them healthier and easy while ranch seasoning keeps them irresistible and delicious. Serve with a side of HVR and you’ve got a slam dunk kid-friendly recipe that’s great for lunch and dinner.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 eggs eggs, beaten
- kosher salt kosher salt and ground black pepper,to taste
- 1–1½ cups panko crumbs panko crumbs
- 2 teaspoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker
- 1¼ pounds chicken tenders chicken tenders (about 10–12)
- olive oil spray olive oil spray
- Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Spray the basket of a 3.5-quart air fryer with cooking spray and set the air fryer to 400°F.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper, to taste. On a plate, mix the panko crumbs with the ranch seasoning mix.
- Dip each chicken tender into the eggs, then press into the panko, making sure to coat all sides. Spray the tenders with olive oil spray (or other oil spray) on both sides.
- In batches (you’ll get 4–6 per basket), cook the chicken tenders for about 6–8 minutes on each side, turning halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the outside is crisp and golden. Serve immediately with ranch dressing, for dipping.