# Components:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb chicken tenders (about 8 pieces)
→ Onion & Cheese Chip Coating
02 - 2 cups onion-flavored chips (such as Funyuns or onion rings snacks)
03 - 1 cup cheese-flavored chips (such as cheddar cheese crisps or cheese puffs)
→ Dredging
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 2 tablespoons milk
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F or set the 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 in a food processor or a 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 separate shallow dish.
05 - In a third shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
06 - Pat the chicken tenders dry using paper towels.
07 - Dredge each tender in the seasoned flour, shake off excess, dip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the crushed chip crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
08 - Place the coated tenders in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
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.
