Tillie Doyle
If you're looking for a healthier way to enjoy chicken tenders, then air frying is a great option. In this article, we'll show you how to make Canes chicken tenders in an air fryer. We'll also provide a recipe for a copycat Cane's sauce, so you can enjoy the full Canes experience at home. So, get ready to fry up some delicious chicken tenders that are crispy, crunchy, and golden brown!
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Chicken breasts, cut into strips, garlic powder, Cajun or paprika, salt, pepper, egg, cornflakes, mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, fresh grated garlic, black pepper, brioche bread, butter, panko breadcrumbs |
| Sauce ingredients | Mayo, ketchup, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, pepper |
| Method | Coat chicken in spices, then beaten egg, then crushed cornflakes. Dip chicken strips into melted butter, then into panko breadcrumbs. Place in air fryer basket, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set air fryer for 20 minutes at 390 degrees |
| Cooking time | 20 minutes |
| Cooking temperature | 390 degrees |
| Notes | Can also be baked in a 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Only cook a small amount at a time |
What You'll Learn
How to make the sauce
To make the sauce, you will need:
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise (or light mayo)
- 1/3 cup of ketchup
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- 1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp of sugar
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/2 tsp of pepper
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl until they are evenly combined. You can then serve the sauce with the chicken tenders as a dip.
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How to prepare the chicken
To prepare the chicken, you will need four chicken breasts, cut into long strips. First, coat the chicken in spices, then beaten egg, and then crushed cornflakes. Alternatively, you can dip the chicken strips into melted butter, then into panko breadcrumbs, pressing the panko into the chicken so it sticks. Place the chicken strips in the air fryer basket, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set the air fryer to 390 degrees for 20 minutes, or 190 degrees for 12-14 minutes. You can also bake the chicken in the oven at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
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How to coat the chicken
To coat the chicken, you will need to dip the chicken strips into melted butter, then into panko breadcrumbs. Press the panko into the chicken so it sticks. You can also coat the chicken in spices, beaten egg, and crushed cornflakes. Once coated, place the chicken strips in the air fryer basket and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper.
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How to cook the chicken
To cook the chicken, start by cutting four chicken breasts into long strips. Then, dip the strips into melted butter, followed by panko breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs into the chicken so they stick. Place the strips in the air fryer basket and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set the air fryer to 390 degrees for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is crispy and golden brown. You can also bake the chicken in an oven at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
For a healthier option, coat the chicken strips with low-calorie cooking spray before air frying. Air fry for 12 to 14 minutes at 190 degrees.
For an extra crunchy coating, coat the chicken strips in spices, beaten egg, and crushed cornflakes before dipping in the melted butter and breadcrumbs.
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How long to cook the chicken for
The cooking time for chicken tenders in an air fryer depends on the temperature you set it to. For example, if you set the air fryer to 390 degrees, you should cook the chicken for 20 minutes. This will result in chicken that is crispy, crunchy, and golden brown.
If you set the air fryer to 190 degrees, you should cook the chicken for 12-14 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Set the air fryer for 20 minutes at 390 degrees.
Dip the chicken strips into melted butter, then into panko breadcrumbs. Press the panko into the chicken so it sticks. Sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper.
Mix 1/2 cup mayo (or light mayo), 1/3 cup ketchup, 1 tsp each of garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar, and a 1/2 tsp salt and pepper.
You will need 4 chicken breasts, cut into long strips.
