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.
Servings 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts or tenderloins boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- Toss until fully coated in oil and seasonings.
- Arrange in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Do not overlap.
- 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.
- 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 FactsAir Fryer Chicken TendersAmount Per ServingCalories 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.