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Air Fryer Tenders No Breading Recipe
Enjoy crispy and delicious Air Fryer Chicken Tenders without the hassle of breading. This recipe is quick, easy, and healthy.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Check the tenderloin for a visible white or silvery string running through the center. This is the tendon. Carefully cut along the length of the tendon with a sharp knife or kitchen shears. The tendon should separate easily from the meat.
- Put the tenders in a bowl and add the oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the meat is coated in the spice mixture.
- Put the tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes, flipping once.
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Notes
- Place your chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, with a little space between each one.
- While the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper combo in this recipe is delicious, try different spice blends. Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, or a simple lemon pepper mixture are all great options.
- To ensure that your chicken tenders are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check their internal temperature. You're looking for a temperature of 165 degrees F.
- You can use chicken breasts instead of tenderloins. Just slice them into tender-sized pieces and follow the recipe as written.
- Place your chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, with a little space between each one.
- While the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper combo in this recipe is delicious, try different spice blends. Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, or a simple lemon pepper mixture are all great options.
- To ensure that your chicken tenders are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check their internal temperature. You're looking for a temperature of 165 degrees F.
- You can use chicken breasts instead of tenderloins. Just slice them into tender-sized pieces and follow the recipe as written.
Nutrition Information
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
952mg
(40%)
Potassium
606mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
704IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 952mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 606mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 704IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.