# 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 Mixture
04 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 2 tablespoons milk
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon paprika
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 400°F.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
03 - Place onion and cheese chips into 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 with milk in a separate shallow bowl.
06 - Pat chicken tenders dry using paper towels.
07 - Dredge each tender in the seasoned flour, shake off excess, dip into the egg wash, then coat thoroughly in the crushed chip mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
08 - Place the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet or air fryer basket in a single layer.
09 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
10 - Allow tenders to rest for 2 minutes before serving.
