Easy Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Tenders
These Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Tenders are quick and easy to make! With only a few steps, these chicken tenders will be the perfect lunch or dinner idea for kids or adults alike. Our easy air fryer ranch chicken tenders are crispy, juicy, and full of ranch flavor! Ready in 15 minutes with simple ingredients.
Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Tenders
This is the perfect recipe for ranch lovers. Trust me. I am a BIG time ranch person. I put ranch on everything! Making my own Homemade Ranch Seasoning has been the best thing I’ve done in a while.
This Ranch seasoning is something that we never ever run out of!
This is perfect for seasoning any kind of chicken, from Ranch Chicken Breast to Ranch Chicken Legs. All you need is the seasonings, and you are good to go!
❤️ Why you’ll love this easy air fryer recipe
- Budget-friendly – You already know what I’m going to say… Aldi’s! I bought a pack of Chicken Tenderloins for $8.53; there were 12 tenderloins in the pack, so roughly .71 cents per tender. You already have the ranch seasoning, so you don’t need anything extra.
- Easy Recipe – With only a few ingredients, this recipe is super easy to follow.
Ingredients
- Chicken Tenders – You can buy chicken tenders, or buy chicken breasts and cut them into strips, as I did in this air fryer chicken breast strips recipe.
- Homemade Ranch Seasoning – or you can use a store-bought brand. Look for one with minimal fillers or preservatives.
✳️ Tips & Tricks
To keep these chicken tenders moist, check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Once they reach 165F, remove them from the air fryer. Don’t overcook the tenders, or they can become tough.
Tools to make these Ranch Chicken Tenders in the Air Fryer
- Cosori Air Fryer – this is my favorite air fryer. The large air fryer basket makes it so easy to cook your favorite recipes
- Tongs – tongs are easiest to remove and flip the chicken tenders
- Meat thermometer – You always want to make sure the internal temperature of ANY chicken is 165°F.
How to Make Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Tenders
- Place the chicken tenders in a Ziploc bag, then add the ranch seasoning.
- Remove the air from the bag and shake the tenders to coat them in the ranch seasoning.
- Transfer chicken tenders to the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 390 for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- When the timer goes off, check the internal temperature is 165F before removing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Oven Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Spray the cooking sheet with avocado oil.
- Place the chicken tenders in a Ziploc bag, then add the ranch seasoning.
- Remove the air from the bag and shake the tenders to coat them in the ranch seasoning.
- Transfer to the cooking sheet and cook for 20 minutes. Making sure the internal temperature is 165F.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
Substitutions
If you don’t have chicken tenders, you can slice a large chicken breast into strips to mimic chicken tenders. You can also use chicken cutlets as well.
What to serve with Ranch Chicken Tenders
These pair great with some Sweet Potatoes Fries or normal French fries. You can even use the ranch seasoning to make a ranch dipping sauce!
These ranch chicken tenders are a good finger food, so you could serve them as an appetizer at your next party as well!
How to store
Store leftovers in an airtight glass container for up to 5 days.
♨️ How to reheat
Remove the lid and microwave on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes, or until the chicken is warm. Alternatively, transfer to a microwave-safe plate to warm.
To warm this up in your air fryer, cook it for 2-3 minutes at 400F.
❓FAQs
Can you put ranch in the air fryer?
Yes, you can put your ranch seasoning into the air fryer. I wouldn’t put ranch dressing in an air fryer though.
How long should you cook chicken tenders in the air fryer?
Cook your chicken tenders at 390F for 14 minutes, flipping the chicken over halfway.
Do you need to spray oil on food before air frying?
You can spray your food before. Depending on what you are cooking it might not be needed.
More Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Recipes
If you loved these ranch chicken tenderloins, check out these other recipes using my ranch seasoning mix!
You may also want to check out these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders and these Easy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders.
Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Tenders
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 chicken tenders
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Place chicken tenders inside a ziplock bag then add your ranch seasoning.
- Remove the air from the bag and shake the tenders around making sure they are coated in the ranch seasoning.
- Transfer chicken tenders to the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 390 for 14 minutes flipping halfway through.
- Once the timer goes off make sure the internal temperature is 165F before removing.
- Serve and enjoy!
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