Air Fryer Cacio-e-Pepe style Chicken Tenders

Name: Air Fryer Cacio-e-Pepe style Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. chicken tenderloin (Smart Chicken); avocado oil (spray ); 2 eggs (whisked); ¼ cup AP flour; ¼ cup cornstarch; ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 +¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; honey (option to add a drizzle of honey right before enjoying); lemon wedge (option to add a squeeze of fresh lemon right before enjoying ); parmesan cheese (option to grate fresh cheese over the top ); cracked black pepper (option to add a touch of cracked black pepper over the top before enjoying)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:12min

This is the chicken tender “glow up” you didn’t know you needed. These air fryer Cacio-e-Pepe style chicken tenders lend an easy yet elevated twist to traditional chicken tenders. Crispy, cheesy, and peppery this flavor combination is hard to resist. Drizzle these tenders with a touch of honey and a squeeze of lemon for the ultimate flavor bomb. The sweetness from the honey pairs beautifully with the salty parmesan cheese and pepper. While the squeeze of lemon adds a burst of freshness

Updated at: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:26:19 GMT