Calling all chicken tender fans—this crunchy cheddar ranch version is made in the air fryer for maximum flavor and texture and minimum stress. Every piece is coated with a flavorful, cheesy crunch, and the inside remains juicy and tender. You'll wonder why you've never made them like this before.
Air Fryer Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tenders
- Prep Time 10 min
- Total 35 min
- Ingredients 6
- Servings 8
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Montreal chicken seasoning
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
- 2/3 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 oz)
- 1 package (14 oz) boneless skinless chicken tenders
Instructions
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Step1Cut 8-inch round of cooking parchment paper. Place in bottom of air fryer basket. Spray with cooking spray.
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Step2In shallow dish, mix flour and seasoning. In another shallow dish, place ranch dressing. In third shallow dish, mix bread crumbs and cheddar cheese. Coat chicken with flour mixture; dip into ranch dressing, then coat with bread crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
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Step3Place chicken on parchment in air fryer basket, standing chicken against sides of basket, if necessary. Set to 325°F; cook 10 minutes. Turn chicken; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
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Nutrition
150
Calories
7g
Total Fat
13g
Protein
9g
Total Carbohydrate
0g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Chicken Tender
- Calories
- 150
- Calories from Fat
- 70
- Total Fat
- 7g
- 11%
- Saturated Fat
- 2g
- 10%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 30mg
- 10%
- Sodium
- 270mg
- 11%
- Potassium
- 15mg
- 0%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 9g
- 3%
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- 0%
- Sugars
- 0g
- Protein
- 13g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 6%
- 6%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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