Air Fryer Katsu Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken tenders ((can also use boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into tenders))
• Kosher or fine sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cups gluten-free panko bread crumbs
• Avocado oil spray or gluten-free nonstick cooking spray
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons San-J Noy Soy Tamari
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Lightly season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Whisk the eggs with water and a small pinch of salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Preheat air fryer to 390°F.

4. 4

   Dip the chicken tenders into the egg mixture, then into the bread crumbs, pressing the crumbs well into the chicken. Place on a plate.

5. 5

   Lay the tenders in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer, cook in batches if needed, and spray with oil. Air fry at 390°F for 15 minutes or until crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

6. 6

   Combine the ketchup, San-J No Soy tamari, Worcestershire Sauce, and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Heat on low and stir until the sugar dissolves. Serve with the chicken.