It’s so quick and easy to reheat chicken tenders in air fryer! No more soggy leftover chicken when you can use the air fryer to reheat chicken tenders to crispy perfection in just 5 minutes.
Post includes Weight Watchers points.
My kids can’t get enough of chicken tenders. They often request them for dinner, and it’s their favorite option when we eat out. Needless to say, we often have leftovers, and I’ve found that when I reheat chicken tenders in air fryer they turn out perfect every time!
Although you can reheat chicken tenders in oven, my favorite way is to reheat chicken tenders in air fryer. The chicken tenders reheat so quickly, the coating gets nice and crispy, and they turn out tasting great. You can reheat store bought, restaurant leftovers or these Oven Baked Chicken Tenders.
Easily Reheat Chicken Tenders
So don’t hesitate to bring those leftovers home! You can save money and reduce food waste with this simple method to reheat chicken tenders in air fryer. Now you have another great way to use your air fryer.
Other easy foods you can reheat include Reheat Chicken Wings In Air Fryer and Reheat Chicken Nuggets In Air Fryer.
Why Make This Recipe
- No-Waste – My kids can never finish their meal when we eat out so now we can bring home leftovers and reheat them to perfection.
- Perfect for Meal Prep – Cook a batch of frozen chicken tenders in air fryer at the beginning of the week and reheat them in minutes for easy meals and snacks.
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken Tenders – This method is perfect for leftover chicken strips.
How To Reheat Chicken Tenders In Air Fryer
Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F / 190C.
- Place chicken tenders in a single layer inside the air fryer basket or tray.
- Cook for 4-6 minutes, turning over halfway through the cook time.
- The chicken should be crispy and reach an internal temperature of 165F / 74C.
How To Reheat Chicken Tenders In Oven
- Preheat the oven to 400F / 200C.
- Place chicken tenders onto an oven-proof wire rack over a baking tray.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, turning the tenders halfway through.
- The chicken should be crispy and heated through.
- Serve immediately.
Tips For Success
- Allow the chicken tenders to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before reheating.
- No oil is needed.
- Don’t crowd the air fryer basket. Cook in a single layer and cook in batches if necessary.
- Flip the chicken strips over halfway through the cooking time.
- Watch the chicken closely as you may need to adjust the cooking time for smaller and larger pieces.
- Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165F / 74C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
- If reheating in the oven, place the chicken on an oven-proof wire rack for the crispiest coating.
- Once reheated, do not reheat again or the chicken may become dry.
- Air Fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. It’s best to start with less cooking time, check food for doneness, then add more time as needed.
Budget-Friendly Tips
- Save leftovers – Don’t toss those leftovers. Reheat chicken tenders in air fryer for perfect results every time.
- Add leftovers to other recipes – use reheated chicken tenders in wraps or sandwiches, cut into smaller pieces and add to salad or stir fry.
- Freeze leftovers – Freeze leftover chicken tenders for up to three months. Allow them to thaw overnight in the fridge and bring them to room temperature before reheating.
Prep Ahead And Storage
- Prep Ahead – Allow the chicken to come to room temperature before reheating.
- Store – Leftover chicken tenders can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze – Freeze leftover chicken tenders for up to 3 months. Once the chicken has been reheated, do not freeze or reheat again.
FAQs
Yes! The method for reheating chicken nuggets is the same but you may need to shorten the cooking time to 3-5 minutes for smaller pieces of chicken.
Reheating chicken tenders in the oven is a great option if you don’t have an air fryer. To reheat chicken strips in the oven, preheat to 400F / 200C and bake on a wire rack for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
More Recipes You May Like
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings.
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets.
- How To Reheat Chicken Nuggets In Air Fryer.
- How To Reheat Chicken Wings In Air Fryer.
- Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders.
- Buffalo Chicken Tenders.
- Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders.
- Grilled Chicken Tenders.
- Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders.
- Instant Pot Chicken Tenders.
Serving Suggestions
Weight Watchers Points
There are 2 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this (will vary depending on the size of your leftover chicken tenders and ingredients used to make them).
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How To Reheat Chicken Tenders In Air Fryer:
Reheat Chicken Tenders In Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 12 leftover chicken tenders or as many as you have, and will fit inside the air fryer
Instructions
Air Fryer Method:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F / 190C.
- Place chicken tenders in a single layer inside the air fryer basket or tray.
- Cook for 4-6 minutes, turning the tenders over halfway through the cook time.
- The chicken should be crispy and heated through to an internal temperature of 165F / 74C.
Oven Method:
- Preheat the oven to 400F / 200C.
- Place chicken tenders onto an oven-proof wire rack over a baking tray.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, turning the tenders over halfway through the cook time.
- The chicken should be crispy and heated through to an internal temperature of 165F / 74C.
Notes
- Allow the chicken tenders to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before reheating.
- No oil is needed.
- Don’t crowd the air fryer basket. Cook in a single layer and cook in batches if necessary.
- Flip the chicken halfway through the cooking time.
- Watch the chicken closely as you may need to adjust the cooking time for smaller and larger pieces.
- Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165F / 74C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
- If reheating in the oven, place the chicken on an oven-proof wire rack for the crispiest coating.
- Once reheated, do not reheat again or the chicken may become dry.
- Air Fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. It’s best to start with less cooking time, check food for doneness, then add more time as needed.
- Storage – leftover chicken tenders can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- There are 2 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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