Description
Enjoy crispy and flavorful chicken tenderloins with this air fryer recipe. Coated in a blend of seasonings, these tender and juicy chicken strips are perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Tenderloins:
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Coat Chicken: Toss chicken tenderloins with olive oil in a large bowl.
- Season Chicken: Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, oregano, and cayenne. Coat chicken with seasoning.
- Prepare Air Fryer: Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Air Fry: Arrange seasoned chicken in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 9–11 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest before serving.
Notes
- For a crispy coating, use panko breadcrumbs after seasoning.
- Pair with dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or barbecue.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer for crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 tenderloins
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
