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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Craving crispy, juicy chicken? Look no further! These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are easy to make and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, they're a healthier option that doesn’t sacrifice taste. You have to try them tonight!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Hot sauce or more, if desired
  • 2 pounds Chicken tenders
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Stone House Seasoning
  • Olive oil spray for cooking

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Add hot sauce to buttermilk and whisk together to combine. Add chicken tenders to the buttermilk mixture and refrigerate overnight, if possible. If not possible, allow the chicken tenders to soak in the buttermilk as you prepare your other ingredients.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 400º F.
  3. Add flour and Stone House Seasoning to a bowl or a large, shallow dish. Whisk to combine. Pour in 1/4 of the buttermilk mixture and whisk to incorporate.
  4. Remove half of chicken tenders, a few at a time, from the buttermilk and place into the flour mixture. Coat all sides of the chicken tenders with the flour mixture. Lightly press the flour mixture onto the chicken tenders to make sure that the clumps of the breading adhere to the chicken tender.
  5. Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray. Arrange chicken tenders in the air fryer basket, making sure that they are not touching so air can flow around the chicken tenders as they cook. Spritz the chicken tenders with the olive oil spray (or nonstick cooking spray) and set the timer for 10 minutes.
  6. Using tongs, turn the chicken tenders over in the air fryer basket and spritz the chicken tenders with the olive oil spray (or nonstick cooking spray) and set the time for another 10 minutes.
  7. As the first batch of chicken tenders finishes, prepare the second half of the chicken tenders for cooking and repeat the steps for cooking.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Freezing: You can freeze cooked chicken tenders for up to three months. Reheat in the air fryer for best results.
  • Pairing: Serve with a side of fresh salad or your favorite dipping sauces.
  • Marinating: Marinate chicken tenders for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
  • Cooking Time: Adjust the cooking time if your chicken tenders are larger or smaller than average.