Frozen Tyson crispy chicken strips are tasty, convenient, and super easy to cook in the air fryer in only 10 minutes! Here you'll find my simple no-fail steps to make the best, most crunchy and delicious breaded chicken tenders for a quick and effortless dinner or snack.
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Breaded fried chicken tenders are a classic go-to meal loved by kids and adults of all ages. They are often featured on menus at fast casual restaurants... But with this Tyson crispy chicken strips air fryer recipe you can easily enjoy one of your favorite comfort foods from the comfort at home. And in half the time of baking in the oven!
Love frozen chicken meals? Also try this Tyson spicy chicken patties in air fryer and TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites air fryer.
I suggest keeping a bag (or two!) of breaded chicken strips in the freezer at all times. Then when those busy weeknights sneak up - or you are enjoying a lazy weekend - you're still ready to serve the family a hot and tasty dinner in just 10 minutes. Or quickly air fry a batch as a satisfying lunch or afternoon snack!
While frozen snack foods are satisfying and delicious, they are not exactly clean eating. But one of the many reasons I love this and other air fryer recipes is that there is usually little to no additional oil necessary.
Often crunchy breaded chicken strips served in restaurants are deep fried, but when air frying frozen tenders you don't even need a light cooking spray oil! That's right: There is only the 1 ingredient needed in this "recipe." So you can feel good about serving a yum but not-quite-good-for-you meal that keeps ingredients as minimal as possible.
Enjoy the tenders by themselves or with flavorful dipping sauces like ketchup, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce. You can pair them with nearly any side dish, from french fries to a fresh salad - and everything in between.
They are also great to include in other dishes. Use air fried Tyson crispy strips to make hoagie sandwiches, wraps, salads, or just about any recipe that that typically calls for breaded fried chicken pieces!
Keep reading for the easy step-by-step instructions to air fry perfectly crisp and yummy chicken strips every time!
Frequently asked questions
Tyson breaded chicken tenders are made with wheat flour, and are therefore not gluten-free.
Yes, breaded chicken tenders are fully cooked before packaging and shipping to stores. But they still need to be properly reheated to be considered safe to eat. To be sure you can check the temperature with a meat thermometer. Chicken needs to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees to be considered safe to eat.
Even thoroughly cooked chicken can sometimes have a faint pink hue. But not to worry! This is the result of of a chemical reaction that can occur when chicken is cooked. It can also be due to the addition of nitrogen or other preservatives. Either way the chicken is completely safe to eat once the strips have been fully reheated to 165 degrees.
No, it is best to air fry chicken strips from frozen. That way you get a good crunch on the outside, while the inside stays moist and tender.
Yes, is is a good idea to flip the strips about halfway through cooking. The air fryer circulates heat all around the food, and flipping the chicken just further helps the strips to cook evenly.
No, do not refreeze the chicken strips after cooking in the air fryer. They will keep well in the refrigerator for a couple of days. However, freezing tenders that have already been cooked, frozen, and cooked again will not hold up well to another round of freezing and cooking.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat and make tenders crispy again, pop them in the air fryer for couple minutes at 400 degrees.
Homemade chicken nuggets with ground chicken in air fryer is a great alternative to this quick recipe. You will need to have ground chicken on hand and about 15 minutes!
Hope you will like this air fryer Tyson crispy chicken strips as much as we do. Rate the recipe if you made it and leave a comment below if you have any recommendations or suggestions.
Recipe
Tyson Cripsy Chicken Strips in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb Tyson chicken strips
Instructions
- Place tender in to the air fryer. Leave some space in between.
- Cook at 370 for 10 minutes.
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