Smoked Paprika Chicken Tenders (Air Fryer, No Breading)
Juicy air fryer chicken tenders seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, cooked without breading until golden and 165 degrees F inside.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken tenders 8 to 10 pieces, trimmed of fat and tendons
- 1 tbsp olive oil plus oil spray for the basket
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- lemon wedges for serving
- fresh parsley chopped, for serving
Instructions
Cooking
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Trim the fat and tendons from the chicken and pat it dry. If using chicken breasts, cut them into strips about 1 inch thick.
- Toss the chicken with the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Lightly spray the basket, arrange the tenders in a single layer, and spray the tops lightly. Cook in batches if the pieces overlap.
- Air fry at 380 degrees F for 8 to 12 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden and a thermometer in the thickest part reads 165 degrees F.
- Rest for a couple of minutes, then serve with lemon wedges, parsley, and your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition is an estimate per serving and does not include dipping sauces. Do not overcrowd the basket. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days, reheating in the air fryer until 165 degrees F.