4.7 from 21 votes
Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders
Naked chicken tenders are a crispy, flavorful delight, ready in just 20 minutes! Infused with aromatic herbs and cooked to golden perfection, they’re a hit at any family dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 392 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) for at least 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1½ pounds chicken tenders and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss to coat.
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.½ teaspoon salt
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken tenders and toss until evenly coated.
- Place chicken tenders in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
- Serve hot.
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Notes
- Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup brown sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch½ teaspoon ground ginger1 cup water¼ cup soy sauce1 tablespoon honey1 clove garlic, minced
- Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and ½ teaspoon ground ginger. Stir in 1 cup water, ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 minced garlic clove.
- Add chicken tenders to marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. Remove from marinade and cook in air fryer as instructed above.
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup ketchup1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons liquid hickory smoke2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons black pepper2 teaspoons garlic powder1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon ground mustard or 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, red chili pepper flakes, and dry ground mustard or wet mustard.
- Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Lightly season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Baste with barbecue sauce before air frying, and again halfway through cooking.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3tenders
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
61g
(122%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
181mg
(60%)
Sodium
621mg
(26%)
Potassium
1093mg
(31%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
589IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3tenders | |
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1093mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 589IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.