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Air Fried Vegetarian Chicken Tenders

Air Fried Vegetarian Chicken Tenders

Cost $10, save $15

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  • 10 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Breading

    • 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

  • Main

    • 2 (16 ounce) packages imitation chicken breast halves (seitan), cut into 1-inch wide strips
    • cooking spray

STEPS

1

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.

2

Coat imitation chicken strips in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in bread crumb mixture, and place on a plate.

3

Heat an air fryer to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

4

Place a row of coated strips in the air fryer basket. Spray with a light coat of cooking spray.

5

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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

647

Calories

  • 77
    Protein
  • 87
    Carbs
  • 6
    Fats

💡 Serve with honey mustard or another dipping sauce of your choice for added flavor.For an extra crispy texture, lightly spray the strips with cooking spray before flipping them in the air fryer.This recipe works well with tofu or other plant-based protein substitutes if seitan is unavailable.