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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 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 8%
- Protein 23.85 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 4.4 g 2%
- Total Fat 4.1 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.7 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.62 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 217.79 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.05 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 52.89 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.52 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 90.65 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 9.67 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 5.72 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Tenderloin, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 151.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Tenderloin, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Powder, Ground Coriander. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 151.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders healthy?
- Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 151.71 calories and 23.85 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 217.79 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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