Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders No Breading in Just 15 Minutes
Crispy air fryer chicken tenders without breading, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat chicken tenders evenly with the mixture.
- Place tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the tenders lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg