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No breading chicken tenders cooked in an air fryer, served on a plate.

No Breading Chicken Tenders

Enjoy crispy and juicy chicken tenders with no breading, made effortlessly in an air fryer. A perfect cozy meal for fall!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Optional

  • your favorite dipping sauce for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Rinse the chicken tenders and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken tenders in the seasoning mix until evenly coated.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned chicken, mixing again to ensure every tender is coated.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Cooking

  • Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Remove the tenders from the air fryer and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking and crispy results. Use fresh spices for better flavor and feel free to experiment with spices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mg
Keyword Air Fryer, chicken tenders, fall recipe, Healthy Dinner, No Breading
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