Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Tenders recipe offers a quick, flavorful, and healthy way to enjoy crispy chicken with a tangy maple mustard dipping sauce. Perfectly seasoned with Everything But The Bagel seasoning, these tenderloins are air-fried to juicy perfection in just under 15 minutes, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Tenders
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- Olive or avocado oil cooking spray
- 2-3 tablespoons Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
Maple Mustard Sauce
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons mayo
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: Spray the chicken tenderloins evenly with olive or avocado oil cooking spray, then generously coat both sides with the Everything But The Bagel seasoning to ensure a flavorful crust.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Place the seasoned chicken tenderloins in the basket in a single layer and cook for 12-14 minutes, flipping or shaking the basket halfway through the cooking process to achieve even crispiness. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare the Sauce: While the chicken cooks, combine the yellow mustard, maple syrup, and mayo in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended to create a tangy and sweet dipping sauce.
- Serve: Once the chicken tenders are cooked through and crispy, serve them hot alongside the maple mustard sauce for dipping. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is safely cooked.
- You can substitute mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce option.
- Adjust the amount of Everything But The Bagel seasoning to taste if you prefer more or less seasoning.
- For extra crispiness, consider turning the chicken tenderloins more than once during air frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
