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Grilled Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer

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Juicy, well-seasoned chicken tenders cooked in the air fryer for a quick, healthy dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds (700g) chicken tenders
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken tenders dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over chicken and squeeze lemon juice on top. Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly and coat well.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
  5. Arrange chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  6. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove from the basket, let rest briefly, and serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking.