Crispy Air Fryer Copycat Chick-fil-A Tenders
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Cuisine: American
Categories: Comfort Food & Air Fryer
These crispy air fryer copycat Chick-fil-A tenders are tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned with a hint of sweetness. The pickle juice marinade adds a tangy kick, while the air fryer ensures a guilt-free crispy coating that rivals the original!

Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray
Directions:
- In a bowl, marinate chicken tenderloins in dill pickle juice for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another dish, whisk together eggs and milk to create an egg wash.
- Dredge each marinated chicken tenderloin in the seasoned flour, dip in the egg wash, then coat again with the seasoned flour.
- Place the coated chicken tenderloins in a single layer in the air fryer basket, lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar with a pinch of salt.
- Once the chicken tenders are cooked, sprinkle the sweet powdered sugar mixture over the top before serving.