Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (No Breading)
Craving delicious and juicy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders without the hassle of breading? This easy recipe delivers crispy, flavorful chicken tenders in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up these tender bites that are sure to please everyone at the table. Enjoy them on their own or pair them with your favorite dipping sauces and sides for a complete meal. They’re great for meal prep, too—just cook a batch and savor them throughout the week!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- ½ – 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Pat chicken tenders dry and place in a bowl with olive oil; toss to coat.
- In a separate bowl, mix smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, and basil. Sprinkle over chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes; flip halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg