Air Fried Chicken Tenderloins are perfectly seasoned, juicy, and made in a flash with the help of your air fryer! Serve an Indian-inspired kebab with your favorite side dish and dipping sauce for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Why You're Going To Love Them
- Fast. Flavorful air fried chicken tenderloins made in under 30 minutes.
- Easy. Create a tasty Indian-inspired seasoning blend and toss them in your air fryer.
- Low Carb. Only 2 net carbs per serving.
- High Protein. Enjoy a meal that is as rich in protein as it is in flavor.
Can You Cook Tenderloins In The Air Fryer?
Not only can you cook tenderloins in the air fryer, but you should! It's incredibly fast, makes for easy cleanup, and you don't have to worry about preheating an oven or cooking in the elements.
Many people avoid cooking white meat in the air fryer because they're afraid it will dry them out. But, have no fear! If you take the time to marinate your chicken breast or tenderloins before you cook them in the air fryer, they will be just as juicy as if you were to grill or bake them.
Can You Put Raw Chicken In The Air Fryer?
I can assure you that if you cook your chicken to an internal temperature of 165F and wash your air fryer basket quickly after using it, cooking raw chicken inside of your air fryer will not pose any kind of health concern.
Want to make cleanup even easier? You can make air fried chicken tenderloins in any heat-safe dish that easily fits inside your air fryer basket. Just toss the dish in the dishwasher when you're finished and you're done!
Ingredients You'll Need
- Chicken Tenderloins- A thin cut of meat that cooks quickly and evenly in the air fryer.
- Greek Yogurt- The base of your marinade that will keep the chicken tenderloins juicy.
- Minced Garlic
- Kosher Salt
- Garam Masala- A decadent blend of Indian spices that is perfectly balanced and delicious. Use my recipe to make your own homemade garam masala for an even more decadent flavor.
How To Make Air Fried Chicken Tenderloins
- In a large bowl, prepare the marinade with greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and garam masala. Mix well.
- Place the chicken tenderloins and marinade in a large ziptop bag and close. Allow the chicken to rest inside of the marinade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.
- Air fry the marinated chicken tenderloins at 350F for 12 minutes (flipping halfway through) or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and serve.
Variations
- Switch up the spices. I absolutely adore how the spices in the recipe complement the chicken, but if you're wanting to cook air fryer chicken tenders for meal prep and season them to be more versatile, feel free to season them with a simple blend of salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Skip the skewers. The skewers are completely optional in this dish, but they add a little extra pizzazz if you're preparing them for guests or finicky children that like to make food more fun.
- Wrap it up. For a more filling experience, turn these chicken skewers into a delicious wrap by wrapping them in naan and drizzling a little tzatziki over the top.
What To Serve With Them
The variety of dishes to serve with this air fried chicken tenderloin recipe is nearly limitless. Here are some of my favorite sauces and side dishes to serve with them:
How Long Do They Last?
These air fried chicken tenderloins should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For food safety reasons, you should enjoy any leftovers within 3-4 days of preparing them.
FAQs
Cooking chicken tenderloins in the air fryer is an extremely quick process, which makes them the perfect option for a busy weeknight dinner. You only need 12 minutes to make perfectly cooked chicken tenderloins.
You may think that cooking chicken tenders in the air fryer would be difficult. This couldn't be any further from the truth. Not only is it extremely simple, but it is also virtually hands-off as well.
All you need to do is preheat your air fryer to 350F, place your chicken tenderloins in the air fryer basket, and cook for 12 minutes.
The only extra steps you'll need to take are to flip them halfway through the cooking cycle and use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is at least 165F before serving.
If you're familiar with air fryers and have done any research on their different cooking styles and settings, you'll know that some come with a ton of bells and whistles, while others have just a few buttons. Honestly, they will all get the job done if you know how to use them.
If your air fryer has a chicken preset, I would suggest not using it for chicken tenderloins. Many will suggest a higher cooking temperature (usually around 375F) and a longer cooking time (25-30 minutes) than I suggest for this recipe. This is because they anticipate a thicker cut of meat.
For the best results, just set the manual time and temperature on your air fryer for 350F and 12 minutes. This will prevent your chicken from overcooking and becoming dry.
More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
If you love how quick and easy these air fried chicken tenderloins are to make, check out some of our other super simple air fryer chicken recipes:
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Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 1/4 cup Full-Fat Greek Yogurt
- 1 tbsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
Instructions
- In a large bowl, prepare the marinade with greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and garam masala. Mix well.
- Place the chicken tenderloins and marinade in a large ziptop bag and close. Allow the chicken to rest inside of the marinade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.
- Air fry the marinated chicken tenderloins at 350F for 12 minutes (flipping halfway through) or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket and serve.
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