Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins

Air fried chicken tenderloins without breading.

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins

These Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins are tender, juicy, and full of flavor! Make these for a quick and easy dinner recipe that’s ready in under 20 minutes.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer chicken tenderloins, air fryer naked chicken tenders, air fryer recipe for beginners

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Servings

Author Ivory

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon brown sugar
1 pound chicken tenderloins

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
To a large mixing bowl, add the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. Stir until well blended.
Add the chicken tenderloins to the bowl and toss until well coated.
Add the chicken tenderloins to the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Be sure to flip them after 6 minutes.
Once done, immediately remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer so that they don't overcook. Let cool and then enjoy!

Notes

Storage And Reheating Instructions:

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

How To Reheat Chicken Tenderloins In The Air Fryer:

Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush the air fryer basket with cooking oil and heat the chicken tenderloins for 2 to 3 minutes until warm throughout.

Pro Tips:

Cook the chicken tenderloins in a single layer, don’t overcrowd the air fryer.
Keep an eye on the chicken while cooking and don’t overcook or they can become tough. Immediately remove chicken from the air fryer once done or they can overcook. My chicken tenderloins took between 10 to 12 minutes to cook, smaller ones will take less time to cook.
The air fryer I used in this recipe was the Instant Vortex Plus, 6 quart.

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