For the best chicken strips make your Frozen Chicken Tenders In an Air Fryer. Air fryer chicken tenders are crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. Skip the drive-thru and make your chicken strips at home.
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Breaded chicken tenders cooked in an air fryer are The Best! You get that perfectly crunchy texture on the outside while the chicken meat stays nice and juicy. Plus these chicken strips take no time at all. Quicker, easier and healthier than going to the fast food drive-thru for dinner.
Keep a bag of frozen chicken tenders in your freezer for those busy weeknights that you just don’t want to make dinner.
Which Brand Of Frozen Chicken Tenders Are Best For The Air Fryer
I use and prefer Rocky From The Range Chicken Tenders. They come in a yellow and green bag and can be found at Costco as well as other grocery stores.
If you have a preferred chicken tender brand, use those. The cook time may vary depending on the size of the chicken tenders. Each brand tends to have different size chicken strips so adjust the cook time accordingly.
How To Cook Frozen Chicken Tenders In An Air Fryer
Grease air fryer basket and preheat at 400ºF for 5 minutes.
Place frozen chicken tenders into air fryer basket. Air fry at 400ºF for 10 minutes. Check for doneness and cook for 3-5 more minutes if necessary. Cooking time will vary depending on size of tenders.
Can You Stack Chicken Tenders In The Air Fryer
No. I mean, you could but they will not turn out as well. The chicken tenders need to be in an even layer with space between them to allow for the air flow during cooking. Otherwise you will not achieve that crisp outer layer.
Frozen Chicken Tenders In Air Fryer
For the best chicken strips make your Frozen Chicken Tenders In an Air Fryer. Air fryer chicken tenders are crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. Skip the drive-thru and make your chicken strips at home.
Ingredients
- 6-8 Frozen Breaded Chicken Tenders
Instructions
- Grease air fryer basket and preheat at 400ºF for 5 minutes.
- Place frozen chicken tenders into air fryer basket. Air fry at 400ºF for 10 minutes. Check for doneness and cook for 3-5 more minutes if necessary. Cooking time will vary depending on size of tenders.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 149Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 395mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 9g
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Annabell says
You say to check for doneness. What temprature should it be? How do YOU test for doneness?.
Nicole says
I personally tear one open when I think the tenders are done and do a check that way. However, depending on the type/brand of frozen chicken nuggets you are using go with the instructions on the package. Chicken is safely cooked at an internal temp of 165ºF
Helan says
Thanks For Sharing this Amazing Recipe. My Family Loved It. I will be sharing this Recipe with my Friends. Hope They will like it.
Wayne T says
Please list Celcius temps also.
It’s a drag to have to keep converting when You could do it once.
The US may use Fahrenheit but a lot of the world doesn’t – and the Net is an international medium.
A big part of the world is metric and only the US lags behind with silly, illogical systems.