Air-Fried Chicken Tenders with Lemon and Dill Seasoning
Crisp, herb-infused chicken tenders with bright citrus notes, cooked perfectly in the air fryer for a quick weeknight meal. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken tenders, olive oil, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried dill
- 1/4 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat chicken tenders dry with paper towels, then place in a bowl. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp dried dill, 1/4 tsp lemon zest, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Arrange tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Set to 375°F and cook for 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 3: Let rest for 2 minutes before serving to lock in juices.
