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Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Tenders


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  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

Delicious and crispy chicken tenders made in the air fryer, perfect for a family dinner or casual snack.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Mix the ranch dressing with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
  3. Dip each chicken tender into the ranch mixture, ensuring they are fully coated, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching.
  5. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  6. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Feel free to customize the dipping sauces and experiment with different breadcrumbs for a unique twist.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tender
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 440mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg