Crispy and flavorful air fryer chicken tenders marinated in dill pickle juice and coated in ranch-seasoned panko for a tangy, crunchy finish. A fast, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for weeknights or game day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken tenders
1 cup dill pickle juice
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 oz ranch seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking spray
Instructions
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Marinate chicken in pickle juice for 10–30 minutes.
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Set up flour, egg, and breadcrumb/ranch/Parmesan bowls.
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Pat chicken dry. Dredge in flour, then egg, then panko mixture.
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Preheat air fryer to 400°F and spray basket with oil.
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Arrange tenders in basket, spray tops with oil.
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Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Rest 2 minutes before serving.