Peanut Crusted Chicken Tenders
by Alabama Peanut Producers Association
July 7, 2026
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Sweet Grown Alabama chicken tenders
- 1 cup crushed Sweet Grown Alabama peanuts
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 Sweet Grown Alabama eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Crush peanuts in a food processor or place in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- In a bowl, mix crushed peanuts, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
- Dip chicken tenders into egg mixture, then coat in peanut mixture.
- Place on a greased baking sheet or air fryer basket.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes (or air fry at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes), flipping halfway through