Prep Chicken: Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels and sprinkle evenly with the salt and pepper.

Prepare Breading Station: In a shallow dish, beat the eggs. In another shallow dish, combine the panko, garlic powder, and paprika.

Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken tender in the egg wash, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.

Prep Air Fryer: Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.

Air Fry: Working in batches, place the breaded chicken in the air fryer basket and spray all over with the olive oil. Air fry at 400°F on one side until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces and air fry until golden and crispy, about 5 more minutes.

Serve: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tip: Make ahead and freeze uncooked breaded tenders. This recipe cooks well from frozen so it’s ideal for making ahead. Freeze uncooked breaded tenders in a single layer on a baking sheet until firm, and then transfer to a plastic bag to store. The cooking time will increase by about 5 minutes, but use your instant-read thermometer to be sure they’re cooked through.