# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb chicken tenders (approximately 8 pieces)
→ Onion & Cheese Chip Coating
02 - 2 cups onion-flavored chips (e.g., Funyuns or onion rings snacks)
03 - 1 cup cheese-flavored chips (e.g., cheddar cheese crisps or cheese puffs)
→ Dredging
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 2 tbsp milk
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/2 tsp paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F or set air fryer to 400°F.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.
03 - Place onion and cheese chips in a food processor or zip-top bag and crush into coarse crumbs; transfer to a shallow dish.
04 - Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
05 - Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate shallow bowl.
06 - Pat chicken tenders dry using paper towels to ensure coating adheres properly.
07 - Dredge each tender in seasoned flour, shaking off excess; dip into egg wash; then thoroughly coat with crushed chip mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
08 - Place coated tenders in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
09 - Bake for 16–18 minutes or air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
10 - Allow tenders to rest for 2 minutes before serving.
