Naked Chicken Tenders

White ceramic bowl with chicken tenders and dipping sauce.

5 from 13 votes

Naked Chicken Tenders made in the air fryer or the oven. These tenders are EASY to make, healthy and addictively good. Whip them up in about 20 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time18

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Author: Bailey

Ingredients

1-1.25 lb chicken breast *see notes
1½ Tbsp corn starch *see notes
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cayenne pepper *see notes
½ tsp mustard powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp Everything But The Bagel Seasoning *see notes
¼ tbs olive oil *see notes

Instructions

Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Cut into tender sized pieces, about 2 inches in length and width typically. In a medium bowl add cornstarch and seasoning, whisk well.
Add oil and chicken breasts to the bowl and mix really well so the chicken breasts are evenly coated.
Place a small piece of parchment paper in the air fryer (optional). Spritz the air fryer tray or parchment with spray, lay the chicken tenders flat across the tray. Don't overlap the chicken tenders. Air fry on 350º for about 13-14 minutes or until the chicken is 165º internally.
*for the oven, place parchment on a cookie sheet and lay tenders flat. Bake on 375º for about 10 minutes, turn the tenders and bake on the other side for another 5-6 minutes.
Let them cool a bit and serve with dipping sauce of choice (BBQ, ketchup, honey mustard, ranch and so on.

Notes

*You can also use precut chicken tenders

*arrowroot will also work. If you want a crispier exterior add 1/3 corn starch for a vary light crispiness (my favorite way to have these).

*cayenne pepper has spice to it, if you are sensitive to heat or making for children, please skip this spice.

*use more as needed.

*avocado oil will also work.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or you can freeze for up to two months. Defrost before heating up in the air fryer or oven.

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