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Close up overhead view of a pan lined with newspaper filled with chicken tenders and a small bowl of yellow honey mustard dipping sauce.

Frozen Chicken Tenders in the Air Fryer

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All the crispy, juicy goodness of fried chicken tenders without the oil.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen chicken tenders

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400° Fahrenheit.
  • Once air fryer is preheated, place frozen chicken tenders in basket in one flat, even layer. Work in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding basket.
  • Place basket in preheated air fryer. Cook chicken tenders 7 minutes, then pause air fryer and remove basket.
  • Carefully flip chicken tenders over then return basket to air fryer. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken tenders are crispy and cooked through completely.
    Overhead view of frozen chicken tenders in an air fryer basket.
  • Remove basket from air fryer and transfer chicken tenders to serving plates. Repeat process with any remaining chicken tenders, until all chicken tenders have been air fried. Serve immediately with desired sides and dipping sauces.

Recipe Notes

  • This method works for any brand of frozen chicken tenders.
  • Cook times will vary from one air fryer to another, so keep an eye on your food and adjust the time as needed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 227calProtein: 21gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 520mgTotal Carbs: 11gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gNet Carbs: 11gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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