Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins
These Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins are seasoned with simple pantry spices and cooked in the air fryer until perfectly juicy and crispy on the outside — all in under 15 minutes for just $1.31 a serving. The easiest weeknight protein and a recipe my family requests on repeat.
Servings: 4
Cost: $5.25/ $1.31 per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 ½ pounds Boneless Chicken Tenderloins
- 1 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Place the chicken tenderloins in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss until evenly coated.
- Add the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Toss until the chicken is evenly seasoned.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Arrange the chicken tenderloins in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry at 400°F for 7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 3–5 minutes, until the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed so the chicken crisps properly instead of steaming.
Use an instant-read meat thermometer and cook until the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F.
Refrigerate leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 303IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
