# What you 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
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 2 tbsp milk
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/2 tsp paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# How to Make It:
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 - Coarsely crush the onion-flavored and cheese-flavored chips using a food processor or a zip-top bag; transfer crumbs to a shallow dish.
04 - Combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a separate shallow dish.
05 - Whisk together the eggs and milk in another shallow bowl until evenly blended.
06 - Pat the chicken tenders dry thoroughly using paper towels.
07 - Dredge each chicken tender in the seasoned flour, shake off the excess, dip into the egg wash, then coat completely with the crushed chip mixture, 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 the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
10 - Allow the tenders to rest for 2 minutes before serving to retain juiciness.
