Air-Fried Pretzel Chicken Tenders with Ranch Dressing

Instructions

• 1

  Place the pretzels in a food processor bowl and process to form coarse crumbs. Transfer to a bowl.

  Tip: They can also be ground using a mortar and pestle.
• 2

  Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl.

• 3

  Working with one piece at a time, place the chicken in the flour and toss to coat. Dip in the eggs then coat in the crumbs.

• 4

  Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the crust to set and prevent it falling off. Meanwhile, make the dressing.

• 5

  Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, salt and garlic until smooth. Add the herbs. Cover and refrigerate until required.

• 6

  Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 230°C, for 13 minutes, confirm Rotate Remind and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.

• 7

  Generously spray the chicken with cooking spray. Place, sprayed side down, in a single layer, in the air fry basket, ensuring they are not touching. Spray the top to coat.

• 8

  Once preheated, place the basket in rack position 3 and cook for 13 minutes. When the Rotate Remind signals, turn the chicken over and continue cooking.

• 9

  The chicken should be golden and crisp. If not, cook for a few more minutes.

• 10

  Sprinkle with sea salt and serve with the ranch dressing.