Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins (Print Version)
Tender, golden chicken with honey-lime marinade—perfectly crisp and flavorful from the air fryer in minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound chicken tenderloins
→ Marinade
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1/2 cup Italian dressing
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
# Steps:
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In a large bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, minced garlic, honey, lime juice, kosher salt, and black pepper until the mixture is fully combined.
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Add chicken tenderloins to the bowl and toss until thoroughly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour.
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Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
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Arrange marinated chicken tenderloins in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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For best flavor, allow the chicken to marinate for the full hour and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to promote even cooking.