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Air Fryer Chicharron Chicken Tenders with Green Chili Dipping Sauce

Air Fryer Chicharron Chicken Tenders with Green Chili Dipping Sauce is an easy and delicious meal that’s ready in 30 minutes or less!
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken tenderloins
  • 1 4oz Bag Plain Chicharron, finely crushed
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Green Chili Dipping Sauce:
  • 2 large Egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp Canned green chiles
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup Olive oil

Instructions 

  • Preheat your air fryer at 380 degrees for 5 minutes. 
  • Place your chicken tenderloins on a cutting board. In a shallow dish add two eggs and whisk. In another shallow dish add crushed pork rinds, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Gently toss to make sure everything is combined. 
  • Take a chicken tenderloin and dredge through egg and then pork rind mixture. Set aside on a plate and repeat the process with remaining chicken. 
  • In batches, air fry the chicken tenderloins for about 5 minutes on each side. Once cooked, remove from the air fryer and set aside. 
  • Next, make the green chili dipping sauce. Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Serve the dipping with Air Fryer Chicharron Chicken Tenders.
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