Forget to thaw the chicken strips again? No big deal! I will show you how long to cook Frozen Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer with this delicious recipe. Made with simple pantry staples and, of course, frozen chicken tenders. Delicious, healthy, and full of protein, these naked chicken tenders are ready in just 25 minutes. Show
Easy air fryer recipes like these air fry chicken strips are a much have recipe for an easy meal. You could also make our Air Fryer Chicken Breast without Breading or Air Fryer Cornish Hen, perfect for a keto dinner. Or make this London Broil in the Air Fryer, full of flavor. Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders without BreadingHow many times have you forgotten to thaw out your frozen chicken strips in time for dinner? It happens to me all. the. time. Our lives are busy! Between work, school, and kid activities, who has the time to remember all of these little details? Luckily, we possess one of the best kitchen gadgets, the air fryer. The air fryer saves the day once again with its frozen chicken fingers cooking superpower. Air frying chicken tenders from frozen is no longer a “mistake,” now it’s done on purpose! This is the best way to air fry chicken strips. Healthy Chicken TendersThese are “naked” chicken tenders meaning they are made without breading on the outside. This makes this healthy air fryer chicken recipe perfection for a gluten-free or low carb diet since there is no breading to worry about. They are so full of flavor, so easy to make, and cook in less time than in the oven. You just need a little oil, some dried spices, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to make the chicken marinade to coat the surface of the chicken. Then just pop them into your air fryer basket or oven and air fry away. There is very little prep work so dinner will be done in no time! It’s easy to incorporate these tenders to a variety of healthy meals. Here are our favorite ways to eat them! Add them into a tortilla with some lettuce, tomatoes, and a little of your favorite sauce to make a chicken wrap. Put them on a bun or wrap in lettuce and make a chicken sandwich. Top a huge delicious salad with air fryer chicken tenders from frozen. Mix them into a red sauce and serve over pasta. Or eat them on their own, dipped in some delicious sauces. Why we love this Recipe
PRO TIP! If you don’t like the tendon that comes in fresh chicken tenders, pull it out before you put them into the freezer. Place the chicken tender flat on a surface with the tendon side facing up. Place a fork upside down and with a paper towel grab a hold of the tendon and pull it through the fork while pressing the fork down. It will pull the whole tendon out of the tenderloin. Or you can also just snip as much of the tendon as you can from frozen tenders with scissors or a knife. How Long to Cook Frozen Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer?Frozen chicken tenders cook quickly in the air fryer. They only need about 15 minutes of marinating time and 10 minutes of cook time. Can You Cook Frozen Chicken Tenders in an Air Fryer?Luckily, yes you can cook frozen chicken tenderloins in the air fryer! It is an easy way to make a quick weeknight dinner since the air fryer cooks faster than the oven. These are not breaded chicken strips so they make a healthy alternative to the crispy air fryer chicken tenders. Do you Need to Spray Oil in Air Fryer BasketNope, you do not need any non stick spray. Since these chicken tenders have a little bit of oil added to them, there is no need to spray the basket of the air fryer. Are these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Keto?Since they don’t have any breading, any dairy and no eggs these air fried frozen chicken tenders really work well for any diet. Make them for the low carb diet, keto diet, gluten free diet, dairy free, Whole30 diet or just as a great option for a healthy dinner. My kids love ’em! Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders Ingredients
How to Make Frozen Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
How to Make Frozen Breaded Chicken Tenders in Air FryerIf you have the breaded chicken tenders that are frozen, they also can be cooked in the air fryer. Just follow these easy directions.
What to Serve with Chicken TendersIt’s easy to make these frozen air fried tenders into a complete meal by adding a side dish. Here are some sides we like to serve with our chicken tenders.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsCan you put raw chicken in an air fryer? Yes, you can put raw chicken in the air fryer, whether it is frozen or thawed. How long to cook frozen chicken tenders in air fryer? Frozen chicken tenders cook quickly in the air fryer. They only need about 15 minutes of marinating time and 10 minutes of cook time. What temperature to cook air fryer tenderloins to? The best way to make sure that the tenders are cooked through is to use a meat thermometer. The chicken needs to be at least 165 degrees F to be safe to eat. Storage InstructionsHow to refrigerate air fryer chicken tenders no breading? Let the chicken tenders cool and put in an airtight container. They should last about 3-4 days in the fridge. How do you reheat chicken tenders in an air fryer? Preheat the air fryer to 400° F. Add cold chicken tenders heating them for 2-3 minutes until warmed to your desired temperature. How to freeze air fryer chicken tenders? Let tenders cool completely before putting into an air tight, freezer safe container. Tenders can be frozen for 3 months, just be sure to label with the recipe and date. Try these other recipes!
If you’ve tried this frozen chicken tenders in the air fryer recipe, don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below. I love to hear from people who have made my recipes!NEVER MISS A RECIPE!Follow me on social for more recipe ideas & inspiration!PINTEREST / FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAMIt's easy to cook Frozen Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer with this delicious recipe. Made with simple pantry staples and, of course, frozen chicken tenders. Delicious, healthy, and full of protein, these naked chicken tenders are ready in just 25 minutes. Prep Time15 mins Cook Time10 mins Total Time25 mins Course: Main Course Cuisine: American Servings: 3 Calories: 7kcal
* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results. Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg Did you make this recipe?Please let me know how it turned out! I love hearing from you! Share a picture of the recipe on Instagram and hashtag it #homecookedharvest. How do you cook Tyson frozen chicken tenders in air fryer?How To Cook. Spray bottom of air fryer with a light coat of vegtable oil, if desired.. Arrange frozen chicken strips in a single layer on bottom tray.. Set air fryer to 300°F.. Heat strips for 12 - 14 minutes (no need to preheat air fryer).. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes before serving.. |