Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Tenders
Crispy, juicy chicken tenders with bold ranch seasoning, garlic, and paprika. Air-fried for a healthier, irresistible crunch. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons Hidden Valley ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for brushing
Instructions
- Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
- Combine ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Add chicken tenders and 1 tablespoon olive oil; toss until coated.
- Arrange tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 380°F for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway and brushing with olive oil for extra crispiness.
- Serve when golden and cooked to 165°F internally.
Notes
Use uniform-sized tenders for even cooking.
Ensure chicken is thoroughly dried before seasoning.
Cook in batches if the basket is overcrowded.
Flipping and re-oiling halfway ensures maximum crispiness.
Ensure chicken is thoroughly dried before seasoning.
Cook in batches if the basket is overcrowded.
Flipping and re-oiling halfway ensures maximum crispiness.