Crispy, golden chicken tenders marinated in dill pickle brine, seasoned with ranch, and air fried to perfection. Quick, easy, and loaded with tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs chicken tenders
1 cup dill pickle juice
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 oz ranch seasoning mix
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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Prepare bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and panko-ranch-Parmesan mix.
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Pat chicken dry. Coat in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
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Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Spray basket with cooking oil.
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Arrange tenders in a single layer. Spray tops with oil.
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Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Rest briefly and serve hot.