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    Home » Air Fryer Recipes

    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Parmesan Ranch

    Published August 6, 2018. Last modified April 30, 2024 By Gary White

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    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Parmesan Ranch | The Foodie Eats

    These air fryer chicken tenders have incredible parmesan ranch flavor and the perfect amount of crunch!

    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Parmesan Ranch | The Foodie Eats

    I've tried several different versions of Air Fryer chicken tenders recipes in the past year - some good, some not so good. And I came to this conclusion... if I was going to post a recipe for air fryer chicken tenders, they would have all of the ingredients I wished I was eating when trying the others. I normally don't go ALL out, trying to keep my recipes from being either too fatty, processed or complicated. Well, this time... I kept it as simple as possible and added all the goodness my heart requested to make them as delicious as my inner fat kid wanted them to be! It worked.

    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Parmesan Ranch | The Foodie Eats

    How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Parmesan Ranch | The Foodie Eats
    In a mixing bowl - add mayonaise and ranch seasoning.
    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Parmesan Ranch | The Foodie Eats
    Whisk together.
    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Parmesan Ranch | The Foodie Eats
    In a separate large mixing bowl - add Parmesan and bread crumbs.
    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Parmesan Ranch | The Foodie Eats
    Whisk together.
    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Parmesan Ranch | The Foodie Eats
    Add all chicken tenders to mayoniase mixture.
    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Parmesan Ranch | The Foodie Eats
    Mix well to make sure chicken is evenly covered in the sauce.
    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Parmesan Ranch | The Foodie Eats
    A few at a time, add chicken tenders to bread crumbs mixture.
    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Parmesan Ranch | The Foodie Eats
    Make sure to coat well.
    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Parmesan Ranch | The Foodie Eats
    Coat the bottom of air fryer basket with some sort of oil to prevent sticking. Add tenders to basket (in a single layer) and cook at 400 for about 12 minutes.

    And the AMAZING Result...

    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Parmesan Ranch | The Foodie Eats

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    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Parmesan Ranch | The Foodie Eats

    Air Fryer Parmesan Ranch Chicken Tenders

    These air fryer parmesan ranch chicken tenders have incredible flavor, and the perfect amount of crunch!
    4.91 from 11 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 264kcal
    Author: Gary White

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup mayonaise
    • 1 ranch dressing packet
    • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese
    • ¾ cup bread crumbs
    • 2 lbs. chicken tenderloins

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl – add mayonaise and ranch seasoning, then whisk together.
    • In a separate large mixing bowl – add Parmesan and bread crumbs, then mix together.
    • Add all chicken tenders to mayoniase mixture. Mix well to make sure chicken is evenly covered in the sauce.
    • A few at a time, add chicken tenders to bread crumbs mixture. Make sure to coat well.
    • Coat the bottom of air fryer basket with some sort of oil to prevent sticking. Add tenders to basket (in a single layer) and cook at 400 degrees for about 12 minutes, until golden brown with internal temperature of 165 degrees.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 302mg | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Kate

      December 27, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      This was very good. I didn't have the ranch seasoning so I just used some Cajun seasoning and it was still good.

      Thanks for all of your recipes!

      Reply
    2. Heidi

      July 26, 2019 at 11:00 pm

      5 stars
      This turned out great! I also didn't have the ranch dressing mix so I mixed in garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, and basil with the mayonnaise. Thanks for sharing your recipes!

      Reply
    3. Gay Lynn Plummer

      July 29, 2019 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      These tenders were so easy & delicious! This is second recipe I’ve tried in my air fryer & I am sold! Thank you for making this inner fat kid so happy!

      Reply
    4. Lil

      September 30, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      4 stars
      Flavor is excellent, however even though I sprayed the basket the breading did not stay on. Most of it was left in the basket.

      Reply
    5. Dahlia

      October 01, 2020 at 10:02 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good! I replaced the mayo with fat free Greek yogurt for a healthier option and skipped the Parmesan. Yum!

      Reply
    6. Amanda Burnett-Pyle

      April 02, 2025 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      These are the best! The oils and eggs in the mayonnaise make them so juicy and tender! This is a go to recipe from now on!

      Reply
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