Description
Crispy and flavorful Cajun-spiced chicken tenders cooked in an air fryer for a healthier twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat chicken tenders in the seasoning mix.
- Roll the tenders in breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- Place tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- For extra crispiness, spray the chicken lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: spicy Cajun chicken tenders, air fryer chicken, healthy chicken recipe