Golden, juicy Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer - quick, easy, and perfect for weeknights! This childhood favorite turned healthy dinner option cooks in just 10 minutes, pleasing both kids and adults alike!
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🛒Ingredients
- Chicken - choose chicken tenders, tenderloins, or slice boneless, skinless chicken breasts into large strips.
- Spices- keep it simple with smoked paprika, Italian seasonings, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Olive oil - any neutral-flavored oil can replace olive oil.
- Garnish - freshen up your dish with parsley, dill, or lemon slices as garnish.
For the full list of ingredients, please scroll down to where you'll find the recipe card.
🥘 How To Make Chicken Tenders In Air Fryer
STEP 1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F and lightly grease the air fryer basket.
STEP 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken cuts with oil, ensuring they are evenly coated. Add the seasonings and mix until well combined.
STEP 3. Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
Use a kitchen thermometer to check for doneness; the internal temperature should reach 165°F.
STEP 4. Once done, remove the chicken tenderloins from the air fryer basket and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
SERVE! Sprinkle parsley over the chicken and drizzle with lemon juice. Serve alongside your preferred dipping sauce. Enjoy!
📋Tips
- Make sure to grease the air fryer basket to prevent the spices and chicken from sticking.
- If necessary, cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- For added flavor, consider incorporating spices such as cayenne pepper, chili pepper, or red pepper flakes.
- Opt for chicken slices of uniform size to ensure even cooking throughout.
Storage Instructions
- 🍱To Store. Place the cooked, cooled chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- 🥶Freezing. Store in an airtight container or freezer-safe bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
- 🔥To Reheat. Reheat in the air fryer, preheated oven, or hot skillet. Microwave is also an option for quick reheating.
👪What To Serve With Chicken Tenders
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📖Recipe
Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 12 ounce chicken breast , or tenderloins
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F and lightly grease the air fryer basket.1 tablespoons olive oil
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken cuts with oil, ensuring they are evenly coated. Add the seasonings and mix until well combined.12 ounce chicken breast, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper to taste, 1 tablespoons olive oil
- Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Use a kitchen thermometer to check for doneness; the internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Once done, remove the chicken tenderloins from the air fryer basket and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- To Store. Place the cooked, cooled chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Freezing. Store in an airtight container or freezer-safe bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the air fryer, preheated oven, or hot skillet. Microwave is also an option for quick reheating.
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Rita
enjoy these juicy chicken tenders made easily in air fryer!