Southern Fried Chicken Tenders
Crispy, golden chicken tenders in a seasoned buttermilk coating. Air-fried to keep the calories down while delivering authentic Southern crunch and 42g protein per serving.
15mPrep
18mCook
4Servings
390Calories
42gProtein
Ingredients
- 2 lbchicken tenderloins
- 1 cupbuttermilk
- 0.8 cupall-purpose flour
- 0.3 cupcornstarch
- 1.5 tspsmoked paprika
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 0.5 tsponion powder
- 0.3 tspcayenne pepper
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Soak chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each tender in the flour mixture, pressing firmly.
- Air-fry at 400°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Alternatively, pan-fry in 1-inch of oil at 350°F for 4–5 minutes per side.
- Serve with hot sauce and honey, or low-sugar BBQ sauce.