Brunch - Simple air fryer chicken tenders recipes
These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are golden and juicy, so easy to make and perfect for weeknight cooking! For a low-carb meal, try air fryer chicken tenders with no breading!
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are golden and juicy, so easy to make and perfect for weeknight cooking!
Provided by: Gina
Total time: 35 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 8
Provided by: Gina
Total time: 35 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 8
Ingredients:
- 12 chicken tenders ((1 1/4 lbs))
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs*
- 1/2 cup seasoned panko*
- olive oil spray
- lemon wedges (for serving)
Nutrition:
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 16.5 g
- Protein: 38.5 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 197 mg
- Sodium: 653 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Place egg in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and panko.
- Dip chicken in the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture and shake off excess and place on a large dish or cutting board. Spray both sides of the chicken generously with oil.
- Preheat air fryer to 400F.
- In batches, cook the chicken 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy and golden on the outside. Serve with lemon wedges.
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders aren't just a restaurant menu appetizer anymore! Make juicy and tender air fryer chicken tenders in only 30 minutes with this easy recipe!
Provided by: Cindy - Air Fryer Eats
Total time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 7
Provided by: Cindy - Air Fryer Eats
Total time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 7
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup bread crumbs (or gluten free bread crumbs)
- ½ cup all purpose flour (or gluten free flour)
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- spray oil
Nutrition:
- Serving Size: 0.25 pounds
- Calories: 351 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 49 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg
- Sodium: 235 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 25 g
- Prepare the chicken tenders by trimming away any excess fat or unwanted areas.
- Pour the maple syrup into a medium sized bowl.
- In a second medium sized bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, flour, and spices.
- Working one piece at a time, dip the chicken tender pieces in the maple syrup, making sure to coat completely on all sides, then dip the chicken pieces in the flour mixture and turn to coat evenly.
- Spray the bottom of your air fryer basket with oil or lay down parchment paper and place the chicken pieces on top, making sure not to crowd the basket.
- Air fry the chicken tenders at 400°F/200°C for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

For a low-carb meal, try air fryer chicken tenders with no breading! Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, & simply delicious.
Provided by: Everyday Family Cooking
Total time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 14
Provided by: Everyday Family Cooking
Total time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 14
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
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Buffalo sauce
- Honey sriracha sauce
Nutrition:
- Calories: 371 calories
- Carbohydrate: 5.1 grams carbohydrates
- Cholesterol: 135 milligrams cholesterol
- Fat: 18.7 grams fat
- Fiber: 1.7 grams fiber
- Protein: 44.8 grams protein
- Saturated Fat: 4.2 grams saturated fat
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Sodium: 908 milligrams sodium
- Sugar: 1.4 grams sugar
- Trans Fat: 0 grams trans fat
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.5 grams unsaturated fat
- 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.
- Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
Naked Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Tenders

Are you in search of an easy chicken recipe the whole family will enjoy? Look no further than these Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Tenders! This easy recipe makes a perfect quick dinner and has tons of flavor. All you need are a few simple ingredients, and you can make these Naked Air Fryer Chicken Tenders in under 30 minutes!
Provided by: Jen
Total time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 6
Provided by: Jen
Total time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 6
Ingredients:
- 10 chicken tenders
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Nutrition:
- Calories: 177 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
- Sodium: 146 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400ºF for 5 minutes. Prepare the Air Fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray.
- Using a cutting board, remove the tendon from the raw chicken tenders and add them to a medium-sized bowl.
- Add the olive oil to the chicken tenders and toss them so that they are fully coated.
- Add the seasonings to the chicken tenders and coat them.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400ºF for 10 minutes, flipping the chicken at the 5-minute mark. The chicken strips should be perfectly crispy and golden brown.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches 165º degrees F. If not, cook for additional minutes until ready.
- Serve the cooked chicken with your favorite dipping sauces, such as BBQ sauce, buffalo sauce, or honey mustard sauce.