Description
Easy and healthy chicken tenders cooked in an air fryer without any breading, packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: other spices or herbs (e.g., Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken tenders to the bowl and coat them thoroughly with the mixture, ensuring every piece is generously seasoned.
- Place the coated chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they’re not overcrowded.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they’re beautifully crispy and fully cooked.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate the chicken tenders ahead of time for deeper flavor. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg