Air-Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders
Quick and crispy air-fried frozen chicken tenders ready in minutes.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 8 frozen breaded chicken tenders
- dipping sauce your choice; consider a Greek yogurt–based sauce for a healthier alternative
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- Arrange the 8 frozen breaded chicken tenders in a single layer in the air-fryer basket; they may touch slightly but do not stack.
- Cook for 12 minutes total, flipping the tenders halfway through at about 6 minutes to promote even crisping.
- Check that the tenders are golden brown and heated through, then remove them from the air fryer.
- Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Do not stack tenders in the basket to ensure even cooking.
- Flip at the halfway point for best crispiness.
- Use tongs to safely remove hot tenders.