Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 5 minutes.
  • Place chicken tenders in a large dish.
  • Drizzle the chicken with olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, stir together paprika, basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture onto the tenders and toss to coat.
  • Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Notes

Sauce and Seasoning Variations:

Teriyaki Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, and ginger.
  2. Stir in water, soy sauce, honey, and garlic.
  3. Marinate the chicken in the mixture for 2-3 hours and air fry as directed above.

Simple BBQ Sauce:

  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, smoked paprika.
  2. Whisk in tomato sauce, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and garlic.
  3. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Lightly salt and pepper the chicken, and baste with barbecue sauce.
  5. Air fry as directed above, basting halfway through with more barbecue sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 3tenders | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 1093mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 589IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders

 

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