Step 1

If you're making our homemade chicken rub recipe, add the onion powder, garlic powder, cumin powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper to a bowl. You can also use your favorite store-bought brand too like McCormick's. Set the seasoning aside. This makes more than you need for this one recipe, feel free to cut it in half.

Step 2

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 F.

Step 3

Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels to remove extra moisture. Place the chicken tenders in a medium size bowl, add the oil, and toss the chicken to coat.

Step 4

Sprinkle the seasoning on both sides of the chicken tenderloins, making sure to rub the mix into the chicken meat so it'll stick.

Step 5

Air fry for a total of 8-9 mins at 400 F, flipping after 5 minutes. We recommend cooking the chicken tenders until the internal temperature reaches 160 F-162 F. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving, the chicken will continue to cook and will be at 165 F by that point, with the USDA recommended guideline for chicken tenders.