Description
Crispy golden air fryer chicken tenderloins bring Southern comfort to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken emerges from the air fryer, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken tenderloins
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking Liquid:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Combine chicken tenderloins with olive oil, grated parmesan, and selected seasonings in a mixing bowl, ensuring each piece is thoroughly and uniformly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Activate the air fryer and set the temperature to 375°F, allowing it to warm up for approximately 3 minutes to create an optimal cooking environment.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned chicken tenderloins inside the air fryer basket, maintaining a single layer without overcrowding to promote even heat circulation.
- Cook the tenderloins for 4 minutes, then gently flip each piece using tongs to promote balanced browning and consistent cooking.
- Continue air frying for an additional 3-4 minutes, monitoring the internal temperature until it reaches the safe threshold of 165°F, indicating the chicken is fully cooked and safe to consume.
- Once completed, remove the tenderloins from the air fryer and let them rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute and ensuring a moist, tender texture before serving.
Notes
- Achieve maximum flavor by letting chicken marinate in seasoning mix for 15-30 minutes before cooking, allowing spices to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Prevent sticking by lightly spraying air fryer basket with cooking spray or brushing with olive oil before adding chicken tenderloins.
- For extra crispy exterior, dust tenderloins with a thin layer of cornstarch or panko breadcrumbs before seasoning, creating a delightful crunchy texture.
- Customize seasoning blend by experimenting with different herbs like thyme, rosemary, or smoked paprika to match personal taste preferences or complement side dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg