Air Fryer Spicy Naked Chicken Tenders
These air fryer spicy naked chicken tenders are easy to make and packing some heat. Using a healthy, spicy, homemade marinade, this easy air fryer recipe cooks in only 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3-4 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup oil of your choice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together marinade ingredients. Add chicken and toss until all the pieces are evenly coated.
- Cover & refrigerate 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Add the chicken tenders to the air fryer & discard the remaining marinade.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees. Once ready, add the chicken tenders to the air fryer basket. Do not overlap. You may need to cook your chicken in batches.
- Cook 8-10 minutes, flipping the tender halfway through cooking time. You may need more or less cooking time. Cook the chicken tenders until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 941.8 mg
- Fat: 8.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.8 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 22.4 g
- Cholesterol: 54.9 mg