Easy Bisquick Chicken Tenders

Make delicious, crunchy Bisquick chicken tenders in about 30 minutes. Great for an easy, kid friendly dinner that the family will enjoy.

Bisquick can be used for a wide variety of recipes like waffles, quiche, even cheesecake. Using it to coat chicken is a great way to get crispy tenders in minutes.

Why this recipe works

• Fast – This recipe can be prepared in about 30 minutes from start to finish. Great for a busy week night meal.
• Method – They can be made in the oven or air fryer.
• Customizable – You can easily change the seasonings for this recipe like using Italian seasoning, Cajun seasoning, even a Greek seasoning blend.

Ingredients needed

Chicken tenders – You can typically find chicken tenders packaged in the meat section of the grocery store. If you can’t find them you can also use boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips.

Bisquick – Bisquick mix is used to make a batter. You can also substitute with Gluten-Free Bisquick.

Panko – Panko crumbs add a nice crunch to the texture of the chicken. You can find them in the grocery store by the bread crumbs.

Parmesan – Grated parmesan cheese adds extra flavor. This ingredient can be left out.

Eggs – Helps to bind the batter together.

Seasonings – In this recipe we are using seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.

Butter – Used to help achieve a nice, crunchy texture.

How to make Bisquick chicken tenders

In the oven

Step one: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. You want the oven hot to get them extra crispy. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Step two. Add Bisquick, panko crumbs, Parmesan, and seasonings in a gallon size Zip-Loc bag or a shallow baking dish. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs.

Step three: Dip chicken tenderloins in egg and then place in bag of Bisquick mixture. Seal the bag and shake to coat the chicken completely. Place the chicken back in the egg mixture and then again in Bisquick.

Place the chicken tenderloin on the prepared baking sheet.

Step four: Drizzle butter over the tenderloins, then bake for 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

In air fryer

Step one: Preheat air fryer 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. Mix together Bisquick, panko crumbs, Parmesan, and seasonings in a bag. Whisk egg in a different bowl.

Step two: Dip chicken in egg and then in bag of Bisquick. Dip chicken again in egg and then back in the Bisquick.

Place chicken strips in the air fryer basket. Drizzle with butter or spray tops with olive oil.

Step three: Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.

Recipe tips

• If you don’t have tenderloins, you can use skinless chicken breasts that are cut into strips.
• Make sure the internal temperature of the baked chicken tenderloins reaches at least 165 degrees F. Check them at the 10 minute mark to ensure they don’t over cook.
• Like a little spice? Try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the Bisquick mixture or add a few drops of hot sauce in with the beaten eggs.
• Don’t have Bisquick, you can substitute with pancake mix.

What to serve with oven baked Bisquick chicken tenders

Serving these ultimate chicken tenders with a dipping sauce is a great way to add extra flavor. Here are a few of our favorite dipping sauces:

• Copycat Polynesian sauce
• Copycat Chick-Fil-A sauce
• Copycat Red Robin Campfire sauce
• Boom Boom sauce
• Zesty sauce
• Ranch dressing
• BBQ sauce
• Honey mustard

Some of our favorite sides for these tenders are:

• French fries
• Mac and cheese
• Broccoli

How to store

Let the chicken cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.

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