Tyson Southern Style Chicken Tenderloins in the Air Fryer
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Tyson Southern Style Chicken Tenderloins in the air fryer are one of my favorite go-to meals the whole family loves and the air fryer makes them even quicker and easier! They’re perfect to eat on their own – or add to a tortilla for a quick lunch wrap!
What You Will ❤️ About Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
- Teeeeender! These chicken tenderloins are tender and juicy – they’re breaded but not overly coated and heavy.
- Quicker! Hey – I’m always up for saving time – and making these in the air fryer saves 8 minutes! I’ll take it! Great for lazy weekends and busy weeknights!
- No Clean Up! Throw a little parchment in the bottom of the air fryer and you’ve got no cleanup after this easy meal.
Ingredients for Tyson Southern Style Breast Tenderloins
I used Tyson Frozen Southern Style Chicken Tenderloins for this recipe – but you could also use Banquet, Kirkwood (Aldi), Foster Farms or any other brand of chicken tenderloins.
Plus there’s no need for seasoning – these Southern Style Tenders already have flavor from the black pepper, garlic, salt and paprika spices in the coating!
- 12.5 oz Tyson Southern Style Chicken Tenderloins – you don’t want to crowd the chicken too much so I recommend cooking a half bag of Tyson chicken. If you’re serving with fries/salad – a half bag will serve 4 people.
If you’re looking to make Tyson Popcorn Chicken in the Air Fryer – I’ve got you covered there as well!
This recipe was made using the Paula Deen Air Fryer.
How to serve Chicken Strips
- Chick + Dip – Whether you like Raising Cane’s or Freddy’s – make your own dipping sauce for these chicken tenderloins. Or grab some honey mustard and call it a day!
- Wrap – Make up a quick wrap with a low carb tortilla, lettuce, tomato and dipping sauce – or make this Jalapeno Popper Wrap!
- Salad – Make up a big salad (like O’Charleys California Chicken Salad) and then top it with crunchy air fried chicken!
- Pasta – Maybe you have a little leftover Fettuccini Alfredo – top it with a couple tenders!
- Sandwich – grab a hamburger bun and add the chicken – then top with buffalo sauce, lettuce and tomatoes!
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How to make Chicken Breast Tenderloins in the Air Fryer
These are so easy to make – out of the bag and into the air fryer!
- Remove frozen chicken strips from the freezer
- Place 1/2 bag chicken tenders into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 12 minutes, flipping chicken halfway through the cooking process. (No need for cooking spray!)
- Once chicken is crispy and golden brown, and has the internal temperature reaches 165º, remove from basket and serve while hot with ketchup or bbq sauce or in a wrap.
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Tips, Tricks & FAQs
Store leftovers in an airtight container (I like these glass ones) in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat in the air fryer at 300º for 3-5 minutes.
Nah – unless your air fryer requires preheating – you don’t need to do it. It might save you a minute or two but it’s not worth it.
If you’re making the whole 25 oz bag – you might. Depending on the size of your air fryer – you might need to either cook them in batches or add 2-3 minutes of cooking time to be sure they’re all done. But you really want to make them in a single layer in the air fryer.
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Here’s my ultimate list of best air fryer accessories – whether you have a basket- or oven-style appliance! I’ve also included a price guide as well as my favorite recipes for those accessories.
Side Dishes to Serve with Chicken Tenders
- Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad
- Crispy Crowns in the Air Fryer
- KFC Cole Slaw
- Corn Ribs in the Air Fryer
Favorite Dipping Sauces for Chicken Tenders
Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Chicken
Tyson Southern Style Chicken Tenderloins in the Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 12 oz Tyson Southern Style Chicken Tenderloins half bag
Instructions
- Remove frozen chicken strips from the freezer12 oz Tyson Southern Style Chicken Tenderloins
- Place 1/2 bag chicken tenders into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 12 minutes, flipping chicken halfway through the cooking process. (No need for cooking spray!)
- Once chicken is crispy and golden brown, and has the internal temperature reaches 165º, remove from basket and serve while hot with ketchup or bbq sauce or in a wrap.
