Air Fryer Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders - Recipe Diaries (2024)

Published: Nov 23, 2022 · Modified: Dec 20, 2023 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

If you’re looking for new ways to use that Everything but the Bagel seasoning you HAVE to try these Everything Bagel Chicken tenders. Both Air Fryer and Oven Instructions included.

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Everything Bagel seasoning has been quite popular lately and it’s just not for bagels anymore! Trader Joe’s used to be the only store that had it and now other stores like CVS, Costco, and Aldi are selling their own seasoning. If you know where else you can find this seasoning let me know in the comments below. It is really easy to make Everything Bagel Seasoning at home and I do have a recipe for that on this blog.

I have been looking for different ways to use this seasoning other than on top of avocado toast. That gets kind of boring but it's still really good. This seasoning is great as a coating for Chicken Tenders. Last year, I saw a lot of food bloggers add it to the top of their chicken as a seasoning and I had to try it myself. I also saw this seasoning being the coating for a cheeseball.

The air fryer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Check out some of these recipes! Air Fryer Chimichangas, Air Fryer Mcdonald's Apple Hand PIes, Air Fryer Grilled Cheese, and Air Fryer Pita Pizzas.

Ingredients Needed

Low fat buttermilk- No buttermilk on hand? Try combining milk with lemon juice and let it sit out for a couple of minutes. Instant buttermilk!

Chicken breast tenderloins- Buy them pre-cut or cut your own. Chicken tenders are a great source for extra protein!

Salt and black pepper- Is a personal preference, always season to taste.

Panko bread crumbs - are a type of breadcrumb commonly used in Japanese cuisine. Panko bread crumbs can be found in most grocery stores and are often used as a substitute for traditional breadcrumbs in recipes.

Flour- all purpose flour

Everything But the Bagel Seasoning- can be storebought or homemade - Make my recipe for Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to make Everything Bagel Chicken Tenders

Step 1: In a large bowl let the chicken tenders marinate in the buttermilk for 30 minutes to 1hr. See my recipe tips on how to make your own buttermilk.Preheat oven to 350 degrees (air fryer instructions included)

Step 2: In a shallow dish, combine the panko bread crumbs, flour, and Everything Bagel Seasoning.

Step 2: Dip each chicken tender into the flour and panko bread mixture. Place each tender on a lightly greased baking sheet, then bake for 30 minutes, until cooked through.

Air Fryer Instructions: Set Air fryer temperature to 350 degrees and spray the tenders with cooking spray after placing them into the air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes and flip the tenders halfway.

What to Serve with Chicken Tenders?

My favorite thing to serve with chicken tenders is air fryer frozen french fries. I use the same temperature as the chicken (350) and cook them for 12 minutes.

Paula Deen's Crock Pot Mac and Cheese or Slow Cooker Calico Beans are some great side options.

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