Air Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders - Recipe Diaries (2024)

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If you’re looking for new ways to use that Everything but the Bagel seasoning you HAVE to try these Everything Bagel Chicken tenders. Both Air Fryer and Oven Instructions included.

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Everything Bagel seasoning has been quite popular lately and it’s just not for bagels anymore! Trader Joe’s used to be the only store that had it and now other stores like CVS, Costco, and Aldi are selling their own seasoning. If you know where else you can find this seasoning let me know in the comments below. It is really easy to make Everything Bagel Seasoning at home and I do have a recipe for that on this blog.

I have been looking for different ways to use this seasoning other than on top of avocado toast. That gets kind of boring but it's still really good. This seasoning is great as a coating for Chicken Tenders. Last year, I saw a lot of food bloggers add it to the top of their chicken as a seasoning and I had to try it myself. I also saw this seasoning being the coating for a cheeseball.

The air fryer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Check out some of these recipes! Air Fryer Chimichangas, Air Fryer Mcdonald's Apple Hand PIes, Air Fryer Grilled Cheese, and Air Fryer Pita Pizzas.

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  • Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders

Ingredients Needed

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Low fat buttermilk- No buttermilk on hand? Try combining milk with lemon juice and let it sit out for a couple of minutes. Instant buttermilk!

Chicken breast tenderloins- Buy them pre-cut or cut your own. Chicken tenders are a great source for extra protein!

Salt and black pepper- Is a personal preference, always season to taste.

Panko bread crumbs - are a type of breadcrumb commonly used in Japanese cuisine. Panko bread crumbs can be found in most grocery stores and are often used as a substitute for traditional breadcrumbs in recipes.

Flour- all purpose flour

Everything But the Bagel Seasoning- can be storebought or homemade - Make my recipe for Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to make Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders

Step 1: In a large bowl let the chicken tenders marinate in the buttermilk for 30 minutes to 1hr. See my recipe tips on how to make your own buttermilk.Preheat oven to 350 degrees (air fryer instructions included)

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Step 2: In a shallow dish, combine the panko bread crumbs, flour, and Everything Bagel Seasoning.

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Step 2: Dip each chicken tender into the flour and panko bread mixture. Place each tender on a lightly greased baking sheet, then bake for 30 minutes, until cooked through.

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Air Fryer Instructions: Set Air fryer temperature to 350 degrees and spray the tenders with cooking spray after placing them into the air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes and flip the tenders halfway.

What to Serve with Chicken Tenders?

My favorite thing to serve with chicken tenders is air fryer frozen french fries. I use the same temperature as the chicken (350) and cook them for 12 minutes.

Paula Deen's Crock Pot Mac and Cheese or Slow Cooker Calico Beans are some great side options.

Recipe FAQs

Is air fried food healthy?

When you compare air-fried food to deep-fried food it is much healthier because there is hardly any oil used at all. The only oil I use is from my Pam cooking spray.

What is an air fryer?

An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that cooks by circulating hot air around the food using the convection mechanism. It is a downsized version of the convection oven.

What air fryer do I use?

I have two air fryers. The Cosori 4 Qt Air Fryer and Ninja Woodfire Grill which is an outdoor air fryer. It’s pretty awesome! It has 5 different functions on it.

Do I need to preheat an air fryer?

Some air fryers requirepreheatingand some do not. Be sure to check your air fryer manual.

What is in everything bagel seasoning?

This seasoning has a combination of spices including poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried garlic and onion, and salt. It is really simple to mix together but many stores have their own seasoning mix.

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  • Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Taco Soup (Low Sodium)
  • Banana Bread Weight Watchers (Low Point)

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Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders

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  • Author: Jenna
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
  • Yield: 6 tenders
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Description

If you’re looking for new ways to use that Everything but the Bagel seasoning you HAVE to try these Everything Bagel Chicken tenders. Both Air Fryer and Oven Instructions included.

Ingredients

1 cup low fat buttermilk

6 chicken breast tenderloins

Salt and black pepper

¾ cup panko bread crumbs

2 tablespoons of all purpose flour

2 to 3 tablespoons of Everything But the Bagel Seasoning

Cooking Spray

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl let the chicken tenders marinate in the buttermilk for 30 minutes to 1hr. See my recipe tips on how to make your own buttermilk.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (air fryer instructions included)
  3. In a shallow dish, combine the panko bread crumbs, flour, and Everything Bagel Seasoning.
  4. Dip each chicken tender into the flour and panko bread mixture. Place each tender on a lightly greased baking sheet, then bake for 30 minutes, until cooked through.
  5. Air Fryer Instructions: Set Air fryer temperature to 350 degrees and spray the tenders with cooking spray after placing them into the air fryer basket. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes and flip the tenders halfway. (the temperature inside the chicken must read 165 degrees)Cooking times for different air fryers may vary.

Notes

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1 strip per serving

  • Prep Time: 35 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Category: Easy
  • Method: Oven/Air Fry
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1.9g
  • Fat: 9.6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.9g
  • Carbohydrates: 19.7g
  • Fiber: .7g
  • Protein: 15.2g

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Air Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders - Recipe Diaries (2024)

FAQs

How to cook top chick tenders in air fryer? ›

Cook in the air fryer at 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Turn chicken tenders over and continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 8 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

What temperature to reheat chicken tenders in an air fryer? ›

To reheat chicken tenders in an air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Place the chicken tenders in the basket and cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through. If the chicken tenders are still not heated through, you can cook them for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Why is my chicken tenders soggy from the air fryer? ›

If your chicken tenders are not crispy in the air fryer, it could be due to insufficient preheating, overcrowding the basket, or not flipping the tenders halfway through cooking. Make sure to preheat your air fryer, leave enough space between tenders, and flip them for even cooking and crispiness.

How long do you cook real good chicken tenders in the air fryer? ›

Lay them onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet or plate. Spray the top side of the chicken tenders with the neutral oil spray. Place the sprayed side face down in the air fryer basket and spray the other side of the chicken tenders. Air fry the chicken tenders at 400F for 8 minutes.

Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer? ›

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

How do you reheat chicken tenders and keep them crispy? ›

The best way to reheat fried chicken is in an oven.
  1. Bring it to room temperature: Take the chicken out of the fridge 20 to 30 minutes before reheating. ...
  2. Give it some air: Place chicken on a wire rack and preheat oven to 400°F. ...
  3. Go high and fast: Bake chicken for 12 to 15 minutes.
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How to reheat fried chicken in an air fryer without drying it out? ›

If you happen to own an air fryer, you can certainly reheat your fried chicken in its basket. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and let the fried chicken come to room temperature. Next, arrange the fried chicken in a single layer and cook it for about four minutes, flipping it once to ensure even cooking.

How long do you put chick in the air fryer? ›

Air fry according to the size of your chicken breasts — again, 4-5oz breasts will take 10-12 minutes, 6-8oz breasts will take 13-15 minutes, and 9-120z breasts could take 16-20 minutes — or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees as measured by an instant read thermometer, flipping the chicken breasts ...

Can you use parchment paper in an air fryer? ›

Parchment paper can handle the heat inside your air fryer - up to 428°F (220°C). To get the best results, add the parchment paper to the air fryer basket at the same time as you add your ingredients. This prevents the paper from lifting up and coming into contact with the heating element while cooking.

What temperature do you air fry chicken at? ›

After testing a variety of temperatures, I found that 375 degrees F is the best temperature for air frying chicken. Because the air fryer uses convection heat, you do not need to set it as high as you would an oven (in a regular oven, 425 degrees F is best for baking chicken, like Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast).

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