EASY Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Juicy, flavorful, and healthy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders in under 15 minutes! Smoked paprika, garlic, and a hint of cayenne add bold, smoky flavor, while a drizzle of olive oil keeps them perfectly tender.

• Prep Time: 5minutes minutes
• Cook Time: 8minutes minutes
• Total Time: 13minutes minutes
• Servings:: 2 people

Ingredients:

• 250 g chicken tenders
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3 dashes cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• chopped parsley, for garnishing
• lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions :

• In a bowl, add the chicken, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning.
• Transfer the chicken to the air fryer basket in a single layer, then spoon the leftover marinade over the chicken. Discard the minced garlic if you don’t like burnt garlic. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8 minutes.
• Garnish with parsley and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken before serving.

Notes: Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

• I always make sure to pat the chicken dry so the seasoning sticks and the outside caramelizes beautifully. If it’s too wet, it just steams — and I want that gorgeous golden crust.
• If you have an extra 10–15 minutes, let the chicken sit in the seasoning. It’s not a must, but it really helps the flavors soak in. Just don’t go too long — the lemon juice can start to break down the chicken and make it mushy.
• I like to pour any leftover marinade over the chicken before air frying. If you don’t like burnt garlic, just make sure they are discarded before air frying.
• I spread the chicken out in a single layer so the hot air can do its job. That’s how I get juicy chicken with those crispy edges I love.

Nutrition

Serving: 2people, Calories: 250kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 80mg, Sodium: 438mg, Potassium: 538mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.4g, Vitamin A: 1155IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 1mg

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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
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