Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders
These Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders are incredibly flavorful, perfectly crispy, and surprisingly simple to make with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor from the everything bagel seasoning!
Equipment
- oven
- Air Fryer,
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Tenderloins
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Large Eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Olive Oil Spray if air frying
Instructions
- Pat the chicken tenderloins dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Set up your breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and everything bagel seasoning in three separate shallow dishes.
- Dredge each chicken tender in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into beaten egg, then coat evenly with everything bagel seasoning.
- Choose your cooking method: bake in oven or air fry as preferred.
- For oven baking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- For air frying, preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Spray basket with olive oil spray. Arrange tenders in a single layer without overcrowding. Spray tenders with olive oil. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
- Check internal temperature of chicken; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let tenders cool slightly and serve with your favorite dipping sauces and sides.
Notes
Flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour. Everything bagel seasoning can be made at home with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt. For extra heat, add red pepper flakes.