Quick 25-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins Recipe

Name: Quick 25-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken tenderloins; ⅓ cup olive oil; 3 tbsp coconut aminos; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp hot sauce I like Frank's Red Hot; 1 tbsp dijon mustard; ½ tsp crushed red pepper

5 steps

Prep:5minCook:8min

Struggling with dinner ideas? This quick air fryer chicken tenderloins recipe is here to save the day. These healthy chicken tenders are perfect for busy weeknights, offering a tasty meal without the mess. Enjoy easy cleanup and fewer dishes. Ready for a fuss-free dinner? Explore the recipe!

Updated at: Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:04:07 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories392.2 kcal (20%)

Total Fat23.6 g (34%)

Carbs4.9 g (2%)

Sugars2.8 g (3%)

Protein38.6 g (77%)

Sodium1200.1 mg (60%)

Fiber0.3 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1.5 lbschicken tenderloins

⅓ cupolive oil

3 Tbspcoconut aminos

2cloves garlic

minced

1 tsponion powder

1 tspsalt

1 Tbsphot sauce

I like Hot

1 Tbspdijon mustard

½ tspcrushed red pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Add marinade ingredients to a large bowl and whisk well to combine.

Step 2

Add chicken tenderloins and let them sit for minimum 15 minutes up to overnight.

Step 3

Spray the air fryer basket and preheat to 390 degrees.

Step 4

Remove chicken tenderloins from marinade and add them in a single layer in the basket in batches if needed. Cook for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Step 5

Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce like Copycat Chick Fil A sauce.