Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders deliver a crisp exterior and juicy bite straight from the freezer, with no thawing required. A light mist of avocado oil promotes golden browning while simple salt and pepper let the chicken shine, making it versatile for dips or salads. Ideal for a quick dinner or game-day snack when you want reliable crunch and clean flavor.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Rinse the chicken tenders under cold running water to remove any ice. Pat them dry with paper towels. Lightly spray the chicken tenders with avocado oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Arrange the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket, ensuring the pieces do not overlap.
- 3
Air fry at 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Flip the chicken tenders and continue cooking until the centers are no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 8 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 106.0 kcal Moderate
- Protein 22.28 g Good Source
- Carbs 0.19 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.98 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 45.36 mg Moderate
- Sodium 194.27 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.0 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.05 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.37 mg Low Source
- Potassium 0.14 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.