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These air fryer chicken tenderloins beat chicken nuggets any day and the recipe is so simple.
I love cooking chicken in my air fryer. It’s quick, easy to prepare, and always comes out perfect. I’ve tried it with drumsticks, breasts, thighs, and even wings. But my family’s favorite is definitely the chicken tenders.
Jump to RecipeIngredients:
- Chicken Tenderloins – If you can’t find chicken tenders or tenderloins, you can use regular boneless skinless chicken breasts and cut them into large strips. I often do this for pan-fried or baked chicken tenderloins.
- Spices – I keep it simple with smoked paprika, Italian seasonings, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Olive Oil – You can use any other neutral-flavored oil.
- Parsley and Lemon Slices – For garnish.
Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins
Learn to cook chicken tenderloins in the air fryer perfectly; juicy, delicious and easy. Ready in 8 minutes, a secret trick ensures they never dry out!
Ingredients
- Chicken Tenderloins – If you can’t find chicken tenders or tenderloins you can use regular boneless skinless chicken breasts and cut them into large strips. I often do this for pan-fried or baked chicken tenderloins.
- Spices– I keep it simple with smoked paprika Italian seasonings, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Olive Oil – You can use any other neutral-flavored oil.
- Parsley and Lemon Slices – For garnish.
Instructions
- Step 1:Preheat your air fryer to 190°C/375°F. Lightly grease the air fryer basket to prevent sticking.
- Step 2: Season the chicken tenderloins. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken tenderloins with oil and the spice mixture. Mix well.
- Step 3:Place the chicken in the air fryer basket. Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Step 4: Air fry the chicken tenders. Cook for 7-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Step 5: Rest and serve. Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving dish and let it rest for 5 minutes. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
