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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Enjoy crispy, golden Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with our easy recipe. Perfect for a healthier, homemade snack or meal, they deliver all the flavor with less oil. Quick to make, these tenders will become your go-to for a delicious, crispy treat.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
11 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless, or tenderloins
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

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  1. First, if using chicken breasts, slice into long thin strips. Add the chicken strips to a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle with seasonings.
  2. Toss until fully coated in oil and seasonings.
  3. Arrange in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Do not overlap.
  4. Air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes. Then, flip over and cook for another 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. Finally, remove from the air fryer and serve.

Notes

  • If you only have frozen chicken, thaw completely before making this recipe.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into equal sizes.  This is important for even cooking.
  • Do not overlap the chicken in the air fryer basket.
  • Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through.  It must read 165 degrees Fahrenheit to be considered safely cooked.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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  • Nutrition Facts
  • Nutrition Facts Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Amount Per Serving Calories 336 Calories from Fat 117 % Daily Value* Fat 13g20%Saturated Fat 2g13%Trans Fat 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat 2gMonounsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 145mg48%Sodium 1429mg62%Potassium 911mg26%Carbohydrates 3g1%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 0.2g0%Protein 49g98% Vitamin A 566IU11%Vitamin C 3mg4%Calcium 21mg2%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 336
  • Calories from Fat 117
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 13g
  • 20%
  • Saturated Fat 2g
  • 13%
  • Trans Fat 0.03g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 7g
  • Cholesterol 145mg
  • 48%
  • Sodium 1429mg
  • 62%
  • Potassium 911mg
  • 26%
  • Carbohydrates 3g
  • 1%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 0.2g
  • 0%
  • Protein 49g
  • 98%
  • Vitamin A 566IU
  • 11%
  • Vitamin C 3mg
  • 4%
  • Calcium 21mg
  • 2%
  • Iron 1mg
  • 6%
  • If you only have frozen chicken, thaw completely before making this recipe.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into equal sizes.  This is important for even cooking.
  • Do not overlap the chicken in the air fryer basket.
  • Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through.  It must read 165 degrees Fahrenheit to be considered safely cooked.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

  • Check out all of our Kitchen Favorites! Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Amount Per Serving Calories 336 Calories from Fat 117 % Daily Value* Fat 13g20%Saturated Fat 2g13%Trans Fat 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat 2gMonounsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 145mg48%Sodium 1429mg62%Potassium 911mg26%Carbohydrates 3g1%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 0.2g0%Protein 49g98% Vitamin A 566IU11%Vitamin C 3mg4%Calcium 21mg2%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.