Air Fried Vegetarian "Chicken Tenders" Recipe

Name: Air Fried Vegetarian "Chicken Tenders"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 eggs, beaten; 2 cups panko bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 (16 ounce) packages imitation chicken breast halves (seitan), cut into 1-inch wide strips; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (16 ounce) packages imitation chicken breast halves (seitan), cut into 1-inch wide strips
cooking spray

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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3 eggs, beaten, 2 cups panko bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Air Fried Vegetarian "Chicken Tenders" falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Air Fried Vegetarian "Chicken Tenders"

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