Description
Revive leftover chicken tenders to crispy perfection in minutes with your air fryer! This method ensures they stay juicy inside while restoring that golden crunch. No soggy microwave tenders here!
Ingredients
- Leftover cooked chicken tenders (any brand or homemade)
- Optional: Light cooking spray or ½ tsp oil (for extra crispiness)
- Optional: Seasonings (e.g., paprika, garlic powder)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2–3 minutes (optional but recommended).
- Arrange tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them to ensure crispiness.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, flipping halfway through, until heated through and crispy.
- Check for doneness (adjust time if needed) and serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding: Cook in batches if necessary for even results.
Frozen tenders? Add 1–2 minutes to the cook time.
Boost flavor: Spritz with oil or sprinkle seasonings before reheating.
Serve with: Ranch, honey mustard, or BBQ sauce for dipping!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100–150g
- Calories: 220–280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450–600mg
- Fat: 12–15g
- Saturated Fat: 2–3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8–10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15–20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18–22g
- Cholesterol: 45–60mg