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Frozen Chicken Tenders in the Air Fryer
All the tips you need to know to cook frozen chicken tenders in the air fryer that turn out golden, crispy, and super delicious.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 frozen chicken tenders
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the air fryer at 390F (200C) for 5 minutes. Starting with a hot basket ensures even heating and crispier exteriors.
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Cook:
- Place the frozen chicken tenders in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
- Air fry them at 390F for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how thick your chicken tenders are. Halfway through, grab some tongs and flip the chicken tenders over to ensure they turn out crispy on both sides.
- TIP: not all chicken tenders are equal, so check cooking time and temperature in the package.
Serve:
- Remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer using kitchen tongs and serve them warm with your favorite dips.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4 chicken tenders
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
640mg
(27%)
Potassium
240mg
(7%)
Sugar
1.3g
(3%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4 chicken tenders | |
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 640mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 3% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.