Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders deliver juicy, spice-rubbed chicken with a lightly charred exterior and no breading. Cumin, coriander, garlic, and pepper form a bold, savory crust while the air fryer keeps the meat tender. Perfect for weeknights, they pair well with lemon wedges and a quick salad or grains.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (199 degrees C) following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- 2
Combine cumin, coriander, pepper, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl and stir until evenly mixed. Pat the tenders dry with a paper towel, drizzle the tenders with olive oil, and rub both sides, pressing down, with the spice mixture until they are well coated with the oil and spices.
- 3
Arrange the tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. If checking doneness with a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) in the thickest part. Depending on your air fryer’s brand and size, you may need to cook in batches, and the timing may vary.
- 4
Remove from the air fryer, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with a wedge of lemon.
- Calories 151.71 kcal Moderate
- Protein 23.85 g Good Source
- Carbs 4.4 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.1 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.7 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 47.62 mg Moderate
- Sodium 217.79 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.05 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.24 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 56.04 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate
- Potassium 91.3 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 9.67 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.79 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.
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