Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare the chicken tenderloins by removing the white tendon attached to each piece. Hold the chicken steady with a fork and use a paper towel to grasp and pull off the tendon. Alternatively, use a sharp knife if needed.
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2. 2
   Set up three plates for breading. Add flour to the first plate, beaten eggs to the second, and crushed cornflakes or panko to the third. Season the third plate with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, then mix well.
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3. 3
   Coat each piece of chicken by first dredging it in flour, then dipping in the egg mixture, and finally coating thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat until all chicken pieces are breaded.
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4. 4
   Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (355°F) for 1 minute. Place all chicken tenders in the basket. Spray oil on half the batch while leaving the other half unsprayed to compare results. Set the timer for 10 minutes.
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5. 5
   When the timer goes off, remove the chicken tenders. The oil-sprayed side should have a more golden-brown color due to more even heat distribution and increased browning.
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