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Chicken tenders without breading cooked in air fryer on plate with a bit taken out of one
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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

An easy and flavorful way to make chicken tenders in the air fryer with no breading!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 371kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  • Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels, then place in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat completely.
  • Mix the seasonings together in a small bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the chicken tenders.
  • Air fry the chicken tenders for 10-12 minutes, flipping once halfway through the cook time, until they are cooked through and golden on the outside.

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Notes

  • Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes, until the chicken strips are warmed thoroughly.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.1g | Protein: 44.8g | Fat: 18.7g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14.5g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 908mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 1.4g