Air Fryer Tenders (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 cups all-purpose flour.
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1 tablespoon salt + 1 teaspoon, separated.
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A teaspoon of ground black pepper.
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1 1/2 pounds to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
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1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder.
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1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika.
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A tablespoon and a half of baking powder.
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Juice from a single lemon.
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2 cups of tangy buttermilk.
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Cooking spray, for frying.
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Fresh parsley, chopped for topping.
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Dipping BBQ sauce.
# Instructions:
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Give that air fryer basket a light mist of oil spray before cooking.
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Combine the buttermilk, lemon juice, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of salt in a medium bowl.
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Slice the chicken into 1/2-inch thick strips about 3 to 4 inches long. Submerge them in the marinade, covering, and leave in the fridge for at least an hour, up to overnight.
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In a large bowl, stir together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, baking powder, and the remaining teaspoon of salt. Pour in 1/4 cup of marinade to make clumps.
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Lift the chicken strips from the marinade, shaking off what’s extra. Coat each strip in the flour mix really well.
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Put 4 or 5 strips into the air fryer at once. Spray them with oil. Cook at 350°F for 6 minutes, then flip and go for another 6 minutes till they’re golden and hit 165°F inside.
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Repeat frying with the rest of the strips. Add parsley on top if you like and enjoy warm with BBQ sauce on the side.
# Notes:
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To keep strips warm, place finished ones in a 250°F oven while frying the others.
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Mixing a little marinade into the flour makes extra crispy bits on your chicken.