Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders Recipe

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How to make perfectly crispy frozen chicken tenders in air fryer! Way better than in the oven, this is how to make them taste like they're from a restaurant

·published 2026-01-03

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Servings

['6']

Total time

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prep 5 min

Calories / serving

45 kcal

Ingredients (2)

serves

1 bag frozen chicken stripschicken
1 pinch salt and pepper (to taste when done)salt

Instructions (3 steps)

01Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
02Lay frozen tenders in one layer, not overlapping, in basket and cook for 8 minutes. (timing will vary slightly depending on how large and thick your pieces are)
03When time is up leave them in the closed basket for 5 minutes so the middle can continue to heat up.

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