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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Tenders: 22-Minute Family Delight

Crispy and flavorful air fryer BBQ chicken tenders.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix chicken tenders with BBQ sauce until well coated.
  3. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Coat each chicken tender with the breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  7. Check for doneness; chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

  • Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
  • You can marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for more flavor.
  • Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the tenders.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Tenders