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healthy child's lunch plate with apple, carrot sticks, pickles, and air fryer chicken tenders with dip.
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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders

Air fryer Frozen chicken tenders are an easy and delicious way to enjoy crispy, juicy 'fried' chicken without all the fat and calories of deep-frying. It's a perfect quick and easy lunch or weeknight meal for kids of all ages.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 25 oz Frozen Chicken Tenders any brand
  • ½ teaspoon seasoning salt optional
  • dipping sauces optional
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Instructions

  • Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket. Don't overcrowd. If you put too many chicken tenders in the basket, they won't cook evenly.
    1 25 oz Frozen Chicken Tenders
  • Turn the air fryer to 400°F and timer for 10 minutes.
  • Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to help the chicken tenders cook evenly.
  • Cook the chicken tenders until they are cooked through and crispy. This will take about 10-12 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken tenders
  • Using tongs, remove from the air fryer basket, season with salt to taste, and serve with your favorite side dishes and dips so your family has a healthy meal.
    ½ teaspoon seasoning salt, dipping sauces

Notes

  • Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure that the chicken tenders cook evenly
  • Save any leftover chicken tenders to add to salads or sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 450mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g