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Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Tenders — Looking for a quick and easy way to make chicken tenders? Our air fryer pesto chicken tenders are the perfect solution! Made with only a few simple ingredients, these tender and juicy chicken strips are perfect for an easy weeknight meal. Plus, they’re coated in a delicious pesto sauce that will leave your taste buds wanting more. So what are you waiting for? Try our air fryer pesto chicken tenders today!
Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Tenders are a delicious and straightforward way to make homemade chicken pesto tenders in minutes.
Today, I served them over a plate of spaghetti and garnished it with cherry tomatoes and some shredded fresh basil for a one-plate meal.
Easy peasy, one of my favorite hacks, there is nothing better than making a complete meal in the Air Fryer, and my kids loved it. And it’s filled with flavor and protein, guaranteed to keep the kids full for a while.
What Is Pesto?
Pesto is a combination of fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Pesto is one of the easiest homemade sauces to prepare in minutes. You can use it on almost any protein or a plate of pasta. I love making it in the summer since basil is so tremendous and fragrant when you pick it up at the farmer’s market.
How To Make Pesto
Pesto is so easy to make. You need to use a food processor and blend the ingredients.
For best results, use it soon after making pesto.
How to store leftovers
If you have any leftover Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Tenders, let them cool to room temperature, then place them into an airtight container.
Place the container into the refrigerator, where they will last for about 3 to 4 days.
How to reheat leftovers
If you want to reheat the Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Tenders, place them back into the air fryer, and air fry for about 3 to 4 minutes, at 350 degrees F, air fryer setting.
Heat them until they are warmed through. If you want, you can baste them with pesto sauce before air frying.
How to freeze pesto chicken tenders
This is a great and easy recipe to make ahead or freeze. You can make them cooked or uncooked if you want to freeze them.
After you baste them in the pesto sauce, place them on a lined baking sheet with parchment paper. Pop the baking sheet into the freezer, and freeze until solid.
To use frozen: (Uncooked) Place the frozen Pesto Chicken Tenders into the air fryer basket, and air fry at 375 degrees F, air fryer setting for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
To use frozen: (Cooked) Place the frozen Pesto Chicken Tenders into the air fryer basket, and air fry at 375 degrees F, air fryer setting for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
About Time
- Prep Time 10 mins
- Cook Time 15 mins
- Total Time 25 mins
Amount Per Serving
CALORIES: 690
- TOTAL FAT: 42g
- SATURATED FAT: 9g
- TRANS FAT: 0g
- UNSATURATED FAT: 30g
- CHOLESTEROL: 88mg
- SODIUM: 1870mg
- CARBOHYDRATES: 41g
- FIBER: 2g
- SUGAR: 2g
- PROTEIN: 39g
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