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Air Fryer Copycat Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders

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Air Fryer Copycat Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders are one of my favorite ways to prepare chicken breasts or tenders!

Believe it or not, this is one of the most popular items at Cracker Barrels, and now with the air fryer, you can make it in minutes! Saving you both time and money!

This is one of my family favorites, and my kids always get an order to share! Making this is a great copycat version you can make at home! It’s so easy you will not believe it, and you only need a few ingredients!

Some other easy Air Fryer Chicken Recipes that you and your family will enjoy are AIR FRYER CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA, AIR FRYER KUNG PAO CHICKEN, LEMON PEPPER AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS, and AIR FRYER CRISPY HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Copycat Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders

Chicken Tenders or Tenderloins
Italian Dressing
Honey
Lime Juice

How To Make Air Fryer Copycat Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders

Start by dicing your chicken breast (if you are using a whole breast) into small tenders. Then in a small bowl, place the chicken tenders, Italian dressing, honey, and lime juice, mix well.

Place on an air fryer safe tray or in the air fryer basket. Set the temperature for 370 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 7 minutes, then flip and air fry another 3-5 minutes.

Some Pro Tips:

What Type Of Chicken Can You Use?

While today, I used a simple package of chicken tenders. You can easily make this with any cut of chicken, including tenderloins, breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or wings.

The best advice I can give you is to use a meat thermometer and check the internal temperature of the chicken breast (The thickest part). When the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, you can remove the chicken.

Variations:

Gluten Free:

If you want to make this dish gluten-free, make sure to use a Gluten-Free Italian Dressing. Some of my favorites are:

Annie’s Natural Tuscany Italian Salad Dressing

Ken’s Steak House Italian Dressing and Marinade, Gluten Free

KETO:

If you want to make this chicken dish KETO and Low-Carb Friendly, here are some of my favorite low-carb and Keto Friendly Italian Dressings

Healthy Choice Plant Powdered Creamy Italian Dressing

Low Carb Gourmet Italian Dressing and Dip by Yo Mama’s Foods

OTHER:

To add some spice, add a couple of teaspoons of hot sauce or Mike’s Hot Honey.

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