Description
These beginner-friendly Ninja air fryer recipes create crispy chicken tenders and golden potato wedges with simple ingredients and fast cooking times. Perfect for busy weeknights and easy family dinners.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken tenders
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 russet potatoes, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Cooking spray
Optional dipping sauces
Instructions
1. Preheat the Ninja air fryer to 390°F.
2. Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels.
3. Beat the egg in a shallow bowl.
4. Mix panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
5. Dip each chicken tender into the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
6. Place chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer and spray lightly with cooking spray.
7. Cook chicken for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
8. Soak potato wedges in cold water for 15 minutes, then dry thoroughly.
9. Toss potato wedges with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese.
10. Place potato wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
11. Cook potato wedges at 400°F for 18–22 minutes, shaking halfway through.
12. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
Pat food dry before cooking for crispier results.
Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the Ninja air fryer model.
Use parchment liners only when airflow remains open.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg