Air Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Strips

Author

NuWave

Servings

4

Category

Main DIshes

Ingredients

• 1 day-old “everything” bagel, torn
• ½ c panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
• ½ c grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ t crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ c butter, melted
• 1 lb chicken tenderloins
• ½ t salt
• Cooking spray
• Honey mustard or barbecue sauce (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat Bravo to 400°F. Set to “Air Fry” and set Cooking Rack in position 2.
2. Place torn bagel pieces in a blender or a food processor and pulse until coarse crumbs form. Place ½c bagel crumbs in a shallow bowl. Toss with bread crumbs, cheese, and pepper flakes.
3. Place melted butter in a bowl. Season chicken with salt. Dip in warm butter, then coat with crumb mixture, patting to adhere. Spray Air Fry Basket with cooking spray. Place chicken in a single layer in the Air Fry Basket.
4. Air-fry tenders for 14-16 min. until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. When done, coating will be golden brown and chicken inside will no longer pink. Serve with honey mustard or barbecue sauce.