Cooking frozen chicken tenders in the Air Fryer takes almost less time than it takes to set the table!
Short on time with the crew getting the “hangries?” The air fryer makes any recipe easy, with little to no prep or cleanup! Air fryer frozen chicken strips come out tender on the inside and lightly crispy on the outside, and they are the perfect addition to game night or movie night! Just heat and eat!
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders
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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Strips
We love practically everything the air fryer can do! Cooked from frozen or fresh, our chicken strips recipe is a quick and healthy lunch, dinner, or snack!
Add these tasty chicken strips to a BLT rotisserie chicken salad sandwich, or to a spinach and strawberry salad.
How To Air Fry
Making frozen chicken strips in the air fryer is a cinch! Even raw, breaded, bone-in, or boneless frozen chicken is easy to air fry. Adjust cooking times as necessary and always leave space between the pieces so they get nice and crispy all around! Making meals with the air fryer saves time and clean up—it doesn’t get any easier!
How To Cook Frozen Chicken Tenders
Frozen chicken tenders can be cooked up as easy as 1-2-3!
- Lay frozen tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook in preheated air fryer per recipe below, flipping once.
- Remove chicken tenders from the air fryer and serve hot.
What To Serve With Chicken Tenders
Our fave dips for chicken tenders are copycat Taco Bell quesadilla sauce, honey mustard sauce and this zesty Rotel dip! Then add a few sides for easy dinner ideas! Try serving with air fryer frozen fries or tasty air fryer frozen sweet potato fries for the easiest dinner ever. Or add chicken tenders to an appetizer buffet along with these tasty air fryer hot pizza rolls or even a crescent roll pizza. Add some sweet fruit kabobs with chocolate drizzle for dessert.
Time Saving Tips
- Always preheat the air fryer before adding anything to the basket for perfect results. As soon as the hot air hits the food, it immediately crisps the outside and seals in the juices, no matter what you’re cooking; meat, veggies, snack foods, or even whole eggs!
- For this recipe, make multiple batches of chicken tenders and keep them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Simply reheat them in the air fryer and serve hot.
Other Easy Air Fryer Recipes To Try!
- Air Fryer Frozen Tater Tots – delicious and easy.
- Frozen Burgers in the Air Fryer – a quick lunch or dinner.
- Air Fryer Hot Dogs – simple!
- Chicken Drumsticks – easy Air Fryer recipe.
- Air Fryer Home Fries – perfect for brunch.
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 frozen chicken strips
- dipping sauces optional
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Place tenders in two rows in the air fryer basket. Be sure they don't overlap.
- Cook for 9-10 minutes and flip them after 5 minutes to ensure they get crispy.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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