This 8-minute air fryer chicken tenderloin recipe is the ultimate quick and easy method for cooking perfectly juicy chicken tenderloins every time!
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins (4-6 tenderloins)
- Finely chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Pat the chicken tenderloins dry with a paper towel. Add the chicken to the bowl with the spice mixture, tossing until each tenderloin is evenly coated. Set aside.
- Preheat the air fryer at 400°F for 4 minutes.
- Once preheated, place the chicken tenderloins in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then flip the tenderloins and cook for an additional 3-6 minutes. Check for doneness after 4 minutes. The chicken is fully cooked when an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F at the thickest part.
- Smaller tenderloins will likely be done in 8 minutes, while larger ones may take up to 11 minutes.
- Garnish with finely chopped parsley (optional) and serve!
