Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Tenders: Easy and Juicy Weeknight Meal
Deliciously tender chicken tenders made easy with an air fryer and the flavorful kick of pesto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- In a bowl, combine chicken tenders and pesto, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
- In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken tender in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crunch, spray the tenders with a little cooking spray before air frying.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with other proteins if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Pesto, Chicken, Tenders, Easy, Weeknight Meal