- If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat to 400°F. 
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, set aside. 
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, and hot sauce until fully combined, set aside. 
- One at a time, place the tenders into the flour mixture and coat on all sides, shake off any excess. 
- Place the tender into the egg mixture until fully coated, let any excess egg drip off. 
- Place it back into the flour mixture and pack the flour on the tender to form a crust. Shake off any excess. 
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray, place the tenders not touching into the basket, you may need to do this in batches. 
- Spray the tops well with more olive oil spray, you want to make sure there are no dry patches.  
- Air fry for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. 
- After flipping, spray with more olive oil spray. Chicken tenders are ready when they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F. 
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.