Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders

Wash the chicken tenders under cold, running water to remove any impurities. Scrub off any ice particles that may be present.

Dry the chicken tenders thoroughly with paper towels to prevent excess moisture.

Next, lightly mist the chicken tenders with a fine spray of avocado oil. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.

Arrange the chicken tenders in an air fryer basket, ensuring that they are not overlapping or crowded. This will facilitate even cooking and prevent steaming instead of browning.

Cook the chicken tenders in the air fryer at a high temperature of 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for an initial period of 15 minutes. Flip the chicken tenders over and continue cooking until they are cooked through, with no pink color remaining in the center and the juices flowing freely. This should take an additional 8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), as confirmed by an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center.