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Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Tenders

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

These Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Tenders are delightfully crispy, juicy, and infused with the perfect blend of savory, spicy, and smoky flavors.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to your spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Dipping sauces of your choice, e.g., ranch, honey mustard

Instructions

  • Start by patting the chicken tenderloins dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  • Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the chicken tenderloins or use cooking spray to lightly coat them. Sprinkle the blackened seasoning mix evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated on both sides.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for a few minutes.
  • Place the seasoned chicken tenderloins in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don't overlap. Cook them for about 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 16gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 282mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg