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These Ninja Foodi air fryer chicken tenders are easy to make and come out perfectly crispy and golden brown on the outside and moist and tender on the inside.  Air-fried chicken tenders are just one of many Ninja Foodi recipes that make meal time a breeze. Air fryer recipes are great for preparing quick and healthy meals, sides, and snacks.

Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Ingredients 

This easy air fryer chicken tenders recipe requires just a few simple ingredients that you can get at your local grocery store or online. 

• 1 lb chicken strips
• 1 cup pork panko breadcrumbs
• 2-3 pasture-raised eggs
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 sea salt

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You will also need a Ninja Foodi with an air fryer basket. This is the Ninja Foodi that I am using for these homemade Ninja Foodi chicken tenders, there are newer versions since I got mine. You can get one online here: Ninja Foodi. 

Pre-Heat the Ninja Foodi

While you prepare the chicken fingers the Foodi needs to warm up. First, powder the Ninja Foodi ON, then select Air Crisp, the temperature should be set to 390 degrees F. Set the time for 10-12 minutes to heat up. 

How to Cook Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders 

First, prepare the chicken. You can start with raw chicken tenders or chicken breasts. We are using boneless skinless chicken breasts and then trimming them into strips of chicken pieces. 

We order most of our meat online, you can find great quality chicken, beef, and pork online here at CrowdCow.

Next, put the pork panko breadcrumbs into a large shallow bowl and add the seasoning blend. This is the pork panko that I use and love. It is gluten-free and only contains one ingredient. You can find these bread crumbs online here: Panko.

Then scramble the eggs in another bowl. 

Breading Chicken Tenders

First, set up the separate shallow bowls with the naked chicken tenders, panko breadcrumb mixture, and beaten eggs. Also, grab a clean plate.

One at a time, coat each piece of chicken in the egg wash. 

Make sure to move the chicken around to completely cover it with the egg. 

Next, carefully transfer the chicken to the bowl with the breadcrumbs and coat the entire piece of chicken. 

Then move each piece of breaded chicken to a clean plate. Repeat this for all of the chicken. 

​The Best Way to Air Fry Chicken Tenders in the Ninja Foodi

The Foodi should be all warmed up and ready. Use a little olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray and spray the air fryer basket to prevent sticking. 

Use tongs to place the prepared chicken tenders into the Foodi in a single layer. Set the air fryer timer to 10 minutes. 

Midway through the cooking process, at around 5 minutes, carefully flip the homemade chicken tenders over, and cook for the remaining 5 minutes. 

The crispy cooked chicken tenders will be golden brown. 

Before removing the crispy chicken tenders from the Foodi air fryer check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be at least 165 degrees F. 

Remove the air fryer chicken tenderloins from the Ninja Foodi and place them on a paper towel or wire rack to cool.

Best Ninja Foodi Chicekn Tenders

This recipe for Ninja Foodi air fryer chicken tenders is a simple way to make fresh chicken tenders that the whole family will love. 

​These are the best chicken tenders because they cook up perfectly crispy on the outside while moist and tender on the inside. 

Serve these Ninja Foodi chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce, a side salad, or air fryer potato wedges. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. 

This recipe is adapted from another recipe. We took their recipe and adapted it to the Ninja Foodi air fryer. You can see the original recipe here: Oven Baked Panko Chicken Tenders Recipe.

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