Step 1

If you haven't done so already, be sure to cut the tendons off the chickens tenders.  Here's a video to show you the easiest way to remove the tendons!

Step 2

Gently dab and dry off your chicken with some paper towels and place in a small bowl.  Drizzle the olive oil on and coat it all to coat.

Step 3

Once it's oiled, add the all the spices: smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic, salt and pepper.  Stir well to coat.

Step 4

If your air fryer has a pre-heat function, go ahead and preheat it, setting the temperature to 400 degrees F. If it doesn't have a pre-heat function, pre-heat your air fryer for 3 minutes on 400.

Step 5

Once the air-fryer is up to temp, spray some cooking oil on the air-fryer basket/rack and gently place the chicken tenders inside in a single layer, nothing overlapping.  Cook the tenders for 10 minutes, flipping the chicken half-way through the cook with tongs.

Step 6

Once the air-frying is complete, be sure to check the internal temperature of the fattest piece of chicken to make sure it is at least 165 degrees.

Step 7

Remove chicken and keep warm in a 200 degree oven or serve immediately.