Description
Seasoned air fryer chicken tenders without breading are a quick and easy way to make healthy chicken tenderloins for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw chicken tenders (7-8)
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tsp brown sugar, coconut sugar or golden monk fruit
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Step: Mix the onion powder, garlic powder, cumin powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, sweetener, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Step: Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 F.
- Step: Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels, place them in a medium bowl, add oil, and toss to coat.
- Step: Sprinkle the seasoning on both sides of the chicken tenderloins, rubbing the mix into the meat.
- Step: Air fry for 8-9 minutes at 400 F, flipping after 5 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160 F-162 F.
- Step: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes until it reaches 165 F before serving.
Notes
Great for meal prep. If you skip preheating, cooking time increases to 12-14 minutes. Can be adapted using Curry, Italian garlic, or Cajun blackened seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Healthy Air Fryer Recipes
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 1891 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken tenders, no breading, healthy chicken, low carb, gluten-free, keto chicken