To ensure that your air fryer chicken tenders are cooked through and tender inside, follow these tips:
- Prepare the Chicken: Start with chicken tenders that are uniform in size. This ensures even cooking. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season the chicken tenders with your preferred seasoning mix.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to the recommended temperature specified in your recipe. Preheating ensures that the air fryer is hot and ready to cook the chicken evenly from the start.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Basket: Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each piece. Overcrowding the basket can result in uneven cooking and steaming rather than crisping.
- Flip Halfway Through Cooking: To ensure even cooking, flip the chicken tenders halfway through the cooking time. This allows both sides to crisp up evenly and prevents one side from becoming overly browned.