Pregnancy Friendly Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb chicken tenders
Ingredient noteCook all poultry thoroughly when pregnant.
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Ingredient noteOregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about scant 1/4 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- olive oil spray
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- dipping sauce of choice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels, then season all over with the salt and black pepper.
- 2
Set up a three-station breading line: place the flour in one shallow bowl; whisk together the eggs and water in a second shallow bowl; combine the panko, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried oregano in a third shallow bowl.
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