These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with No Breading are so simple and quick to make! Deliciously juicy, gluten free, and just 2 ingredients!
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Why you will LOVE This Recipe
You know those nights that you want something simple for dinner that tastes great, but don’t want to put in a TON of effort? At the end of a long day, quick and easy comfort food is so tempting, and that’s why I created today’s recipe for you! If you’re a fan of low carb keto paleo baked chicken nuggets in the air fryer and crispy air fryer breaded chicken breast, then you are going to OBSESS over these chicken tenders air fryer no breading. You heard right- these chicken tenders have NO breading, making them gluten and dairy free and even easier to whip up for your crew in a flash!Â
Ingredients Needed
This is one of those foolproof recipes here at FFF, both because it is impossibly easy to make at home AND because it only calls for a few ingredients. Here is everything you will need to round up before getting started on this air fryer chicken tenders no breading recipe:
- Chicken Tenders
- Olive Oil
- Seasoning Salt
How to make Air Fryer Chicken Tenders No Breading
Preheat
Plug in your air fryer and turn it on. Preheat it fully before using it to cook the chicken.
Toss
In a large bowl, add the chicken tenders along with the oil. Toss to evenly coat each piece of chicken. Add the seasoning salt and toss once again to disperse.
Bake
Place the chicken, with space in between each piece, into the air fryer. Bake the chicken until it’s done, then remove from the air fryer.Â
DEVOUR
Serve up your air fryer no breading chicken tenders and enjoy!
How long to cook Chicken Tenders in the Air Fryer
When cooking chicken breast using the air fryer, it is important to ensure that the chicken is fully cooked before serving it. Bake your chicken tenders in the air fryer for about 8-1 minutes. You will know they are done when the inside temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit- you can check this using a meat thermometer.
Recipe Variations
I’m ALL about the recipe variations. For these air fryer chicken tenders no breading, feel free to get creative with the seasonings to make them suit you and your crew. Here’s a few fun ideas:
Italian: Season the tenders with some Italian spice blend along with some salt and pepper.
Cajun: Go ahead and use a cajun spice blend along with some salt and pepper, and maybe some cayenne pepper if you like a bit of kick.
Greek: A Greek spice blend sprinkled over top the chicken tenders would also be delicious!
Serving Suggestions
Chicken tenders are SUCH a classic comfort food, so go ahead and serve them alongside whatever you desire. I would suggest baking up some crispy baked sweet potato fries or parsnip fries in the oven while the air fryer cooks the chicken, along with a side of kale salad with cranberries to add some green goodness to your plate. Any way you enjoy these chicken tenders, they are sure to be a HIT!
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Ingredients
- 1 Lb Chicken tenders
- 2 tsp Olive oil
- Seasoning salt
Instructions
- Heat your air fryer up to 380 degrees.
- Toss the chicken tenders with oil and then sprinkle generously with seasoning salt (no need to measure)
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until an instant read thermometer reads 165 degrees
- DEVOUR!
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