Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Tenders are a family favorite at my house! These low carb chicken fingers are homemade, delicious, easy, and only take 10 minutes. All using staple ingredients you probably already have on hand. It’s an easy air fryer recipe this whole family will love.
CourseAppetizer, dinner, Main Course
CuisineAmerican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings:4
Calories:177kcal
Author: Jennifer West
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 10 chicken tenders
- 1 teaspoon black ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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Instructions
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Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. Prepare the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray.
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Remove the tendon from the chicken tenders and then add them to a medium-sized bowl.
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Add the olive oil to the chicken tenders and toss them so that they are fully coated.
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Add the seasonings to the chicken tenders and coat them.1/2 teaspoon paprika
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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Place the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes, flipping the chicken at the 5 minutes mark. The strips should be perfectly crispy and golden brown.
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Serve with your favorite dipping sauce such as BBQ sauce, buffalo sauce, or honey mustard sauce.
Notes
Can I use Chicken Breasts for this recipe?
Yes! You can also use boneless skinless chicken breasts to make this same grilled chicken recipe. Use two to three chicken breasts and cut each of them into thirds.
How do I remove the tendon from the chicken tender?
If the tendon is thick, you will want to remove it from the tender. I’ve found the best way is to pierce the nub of the tendon and pull it out with a fork. However, removing the entire tendon can make the chicken fall apart. If the tendon is not thick, just remove the thick nub with a knife and leave the rest of the tendon alone.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg -