Making chicken tenders in air fryer is easy and this air fryer chicken tenders and fries recipe is the perfect dinner that's not only quick to cook but is also flavorful and delicious.
I like cooking chicken tenderloins and cooking it at the same time with fries saves time
and energy. This air fryer chicken tenders no breading recipe is simple and perfect for mid week dinners when time is of the essence.
Chicken tenders are also known as chicken tenderloins, chicken goujons, and chicken strips.
Ingredients
Chicken tenders- This can be substituted for chicken strips. Cut chicken breasts into strips.
Paprika
Italian seasoning
Onion granules
Garlic granules
Black pepper
Salt
Olive oil
Fries
How To Make Chicken Tenders and Fries In Air Fryer
Step 1- Clean and pat the tenderloins dry with kitchen towels.
Step 2- Mix the paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion granules, black pepper, and salt.
Step 3- Brush the chicken tenders with olive oil then sprinkle the seasoning all over the tenderloins.
(If using fries that was not pre-seasoned, season with salt and pepper or some of the seasoning mix).
Step 4- Arrange the chicken tenders or strips on one side of the air fryer basket, then arrange the fries on the other side.
Step 5- Air fry for 10-12 minutes at 200C/400F (flip the tenderloins and stir the fries halfway through cooking).
Step 6- Bring out the air fryer and rest the food for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy.
How Long To Cook Chicken Tenders In Air Fryer
How long to cook chicken tenders in air fryer is 12 minutes at a temperature of 200C/400F. You want to cook it till the inside is no longer pink, and it is juicy and tender.
When cooked, the internal temperature at the thickest part should be at least 165F. It is unsafe to eat chicken that is not cooked to this temperature as it might cause food poisoning.
Serving Suggestion
Chicken tender and fries can be served with some other side dishes such as
Storage
If you have leftovers, let it cool completely before transferring into a sealable bowl, then store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. Once ready to eat, warm it in the air fryer, oven, or microwave.
Transfer to the air fryer and air fry at 180C/360F for 5 minutes or until warmed.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders and Fries
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 400 g Chicken tenderloins
- 300 g Fries
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Onion granules
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- Salt to taste
- ½ tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- Clean and pat the tenderloins dry with kitchen towels.
- Mix the paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion granules, black pepper, and salt.
- Brush the chicken tenders with olive oil then sprinkle the seasoning all over the tenderloins.(If using fries that was not pre-seasoned, season with salt and pepper or some of the seasoning mix)
- Arrange the chicken tenders or strips on one side of the air fryer basket, then arrange the fries on the other side.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes at 200C/400F (flip the tenderloins and stir the fries halfway through cooking).
- Bring out the air fryer and rest the food for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy.
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