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5 from 3 votes

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Easy and better for you, these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with no breading are perfectly juicy, never dry, and a quick weeknight meal that will blow any other chicken recipe out of the water!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 332kcal
Author: Jordan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • fresh chopped parsley, for garnishing

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and spritz the air fryer basket with olive oil.
  • In a bowl, combine the olive oil with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. salt, and pepper.
  • Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl. Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken tenders and toss until they are evenly coated.
  • Place the seasoned chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving some space between them. Air fry the chicken tenders for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until they are golden brown and the internal temperature has reached 165F.
  • When the chicken tenders are finished cooking, transfer them to a serving plate and garnish with fresh parsley and your favorite dipping sauce.
Keywords: air fryer chicken tenders, air fryer chicken tenders no breading

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 883mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

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