How to Make Air Fried Vegetarian "Chicken Tenders" - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional chicken tenders? Look no further than these Air Fried Vegetarian "Chicken Tenders"! Packed with flavor and protein, these plant-based tenders are perfect for anyone looking to add more meatless meals to their diet.

With the help of an air fryer, you can achieve that crispy, golden-brown exterior without the need for excessive oil or frying. This means you can enjoy all the crunchy goodness of classic chicken tender...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages imitation chicken breast halves (seitan), cut into 1-inch wide strips
  • cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Pour flour onto a large plate. Place eggs in a shallow bowl. Combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, chili powder, and salt in another shallow bowl.
  • Coat imitation chicken strips in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in bread crumb mixture, and place on a plate.
  • Heat an air fryer to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Place a row of coated strips in the air fryer basket. Spray with a light coat of cooking spray.
  • Cook strips in the air fryer for 6 minutes. Open fryer to flip strips with tongs. Continue cooking until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    647 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 123mg
    • Sodium: 1172mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 87g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 77g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 110mg