Ninja Foodi Taco Chicken Tenders for Two
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These Ninja Foodi Taco Chicken Tenders for Two are great for when you need a main dish in a hurry that is also tasty!
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How to Make Taco Chicken Tenders for Two in a Ninja Foodi or Air Fryer
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If you need some delicious chicken for tacos, burritos, taco salad or more, these Ninja Foodi Taco Chicken Tenders for Two are a great option. From start to finish, this recipe takes less than 20 minutes. So, this is a great recipe for either a quick lunch or dinner on a night when you don’t have a ton of time.
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What You Will Need for Ninja Foodi Taco Chicken Tenders for Two (Air Crisp Recipe)
Ingredients Needed
- 4 to 6 chicken tenders (If your chicken tenders are smaller, you might need three per person. However, if the chicken tenders are average sized to larger, you will only need two per person.)
- 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- Cooking spray
Equipment Needed
- 1 gallon baggie
- Measuring spoons
- Tongs
- 6.5 Quart Ninja Foodi with Air Crisp rackย orย 7 Quart Air Fryer
- Meat thermometer
- Optional: Silicone liner
- Plate and aluminum foil (This is only needed if you cannot fit all of your tenders in one layer. I fit four large tenders in my Ninja Foodi, so I did not need to do batches.)
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
- Cooking Time: 4 to 5 minutes at 390 degrees, flip your chicken tenders and air fry for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, until the internal temperature of your chicken tenders is at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit
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Ninja Foodi Taco Chicken Tenders for Two (Air Fryer Recipe)
These Ninja Foodi Taco Chicken Tenders for Two are great for when you need a main dish in a hurry that is also tasty!
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Servings: 2 people
Calories: 145kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large Chicken Tenders (or 6 small chicken tenders)
- 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- If desired, place the silicone liner in your 6 quart Ninja Foodi or 7 quart Air Fryer and preheat to 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes.
- Put your chicken tenders in a gallon size baggie, pour in your extra virgin olive oil, close baggie and gently shake the tenders around until all of them are coated.
- Open the baggie, sprinkle in your taco seasoning, close baggie, and gently shake until the tenders are well coated.
- Place 3 or 4 chicken tenders, in one layer with them not touching, in your Ninja Foodi or 7 quart air fryer. (I could fit 4 large tenders in my Ninja Foodi.)
- Air fry for 4-5 minutes at 390 degrees. (The timing will depend on the size of your tenders. If they are smaller, start with 4 minutes. If they are large, start with 5 minutes.)
- Flip your chicken tenders and air fryer for an additional 4-5 minutes, until the internal temperature of your chicken tenders reaches at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If a second batch is required, place the first batch on a plate and cover with aluminum foil while you wait for the other chicken tenders to cook.
- Repeat cooking time for remaining chicken tenders, if needed.
- You can serve them as they are or cut then into bite size pieces to be used in tacos, burritos, taco salad, quesadillas, etc.
Notes
- Looking for more recipes? Ourย Recipe Finderย can help you find exactly what you need.
- Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks,ย slowย cookers and low carb essentials in ourย Amazon Influencer Shop.
- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- Finally, all air fryers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldย always be tested first in your own air fryerย and time adjusted as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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