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Published October 12, 2021 by Jennifer. 1 Comment.
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These frozen air fryer chicken tenders are super easy and made perfect in the air fryer. You’ll love how fast they are, and the kids will love how crispy and delicious they are!
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Chicken strips on a white plate that were frozen but cooked in the air fryer.
These frozen air fryer chicken tenders are super easy and made perfect in the air fryer. You’ll love how fast they are, and the kids will love how crispy and delicious they are!

These frozen air fryer chicken tenders are super easy and made perfect in the air fryer. You’ll love how fast they are, and the kids will love how crispy and delicious they are!

Fully cooked frozen air fryer chicken strips on a white plate with a hand holding a chicken strip overhead.

I love using my air fryer to make my favorite frozen foods even easier. Chances are you are also using your air fryer to heat up your favorite frozen foods.

One of my favorite frozen food recipes to make is these frozen chicken fingers. They always turn out perfectly crispy and ready to eat. Not only that, but they are a great way to serve your kids their favorite “fast food” as an easy dinner idea without heading to the actual fast food store.

Tyson chicken tenders are always an easy choice when I need something fast for the kiddos to munch on. You can use these for an easy snack or a quick weeknight dinner.

If you like reheating frozen foods, you might also like these frozen burritos in the air fryer.

How does the Air Fryer Work?

Cooking with Air Fryers has made it easier to eat healthier without submerging your foods in oil.

Air Fryers cook foods by using a heating element and a fan, and that circulating of heat and hot air is what helps cook the food and crisp it. 

Air Fryers can cook with heat as high as 400° Fahrenheit/200° Celcius. Some air fryers may even cook to higher temps. 

Cooking with an air fryer takes less time and is also a healthier option than deep frying in hot oil. It’s the best way to get that fried food taste without all of the bad things that go along with actually frying it.

Now that you know a little more about your air fryer, let’s start making these easy air fryer chicken strips.

Ingredients:

  • frozen chicken tenders

My favorite brand is Tyson and I love the Crispy Chicken Strips, so this is the brand I am referring to when making this recipe. You can also find this brand in most grocery stores.

Package of Tyson frozen chicken strips on a white table.

How to Make Frozen Chicken Strips in the Air Fryer

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket if needed with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. Add the frozen chicken pieces in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket.
  3. Air Fry the chicken strips at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes of cooking time. No flipping is required.
  4. Once the time is up, allow the chicken strips to remain in the basket for an additional few minutes to continue cooking and heating through.
  5. Carefully remove the cooked chicken tenders from the air fryer basket and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
chicken strips fully cooked and in the basket of the air fryer, ready to serve.

NOTE: All air fryers are manufactured differently and cook differently. This recipe was made using the Cosori 5.8qt air fryer. If you’re using a different air fryer you may need to add or take away a minute or two of cook time. You won’t need a meat thermometer for this recipe to check for “doneness” because the chicken strips are already fully cooked and are being reheated.

FAQs

What dipping sauces pair well with frozen air fryer chicken strips?

My favorite dipping sauce is ketchup, but you can also use other dipping sauces such as Ranch dressing, marinara sauce, honey mustard, or blue cheese dressing.

What side dishes can I make with this recipe to make a complete meal?

You can serve this dish with french fries, sweet potato fries, or even mashed potatoes and gravy with Texas toast.

This is the perfect recipe for all of us busy moms who need to get something on the table fast. It’s the perfect delicious meal and easy snack that the entire family loves.

We love these Tyson crispy chicken strips as much as we love our crispy chicken nuggets. They’re both always a huge hit at our house.

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes:

  • Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
  • Sesame chicken
  • frozen air fryer chicken nuggets
  • french fries
  • air fryer tater tots
  • air fryer pizza rolls

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Frozen Air Fryer Chicken Strips

These frozen air fryer chicken tenders are super easy and made perfect in the air fryer. You’ll love how fast they are, and the kids will love how crispy and delicious they are!
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 8 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 114kcal
Author Jennifer West

Ingredients

  • 8 Frozen Chicken Strips

Instructions

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket if needed with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil.
  • Add the frozen chicken pieces in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket.
  • Air Fry the chicken strips at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes of cooking time. No flipping is required.
  • Once the time is up, allow the chicken strips to remain in the basket for an additional few minutes to continue cooking and heating through.
  • Carefully remove the cooked chicken tenders from the air fryer basket and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

My favorite dipping sauce is ketchup, but you can also use other dipping sauces such as Ranch dressing, marinara sauce, honey mustard, or blue cheese dressing.
You can serve this dish with french fries, sweet potato fries, or even mashed potatoes and gravy with Texas toast.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Protein: 21g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 370mg | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
**Nutrition facts are based on my best estimation for this recipe. They may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you might make to the recipe. For most accurate calculations, I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use with the recipe.
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