Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Tenders
If you love Tyson blackened flavor chicken strips or the blackened tenders from Popeye's, this air fryer blackened chicken tenders recipe results in the same great tasting and juicy tenders at a fraction of the cost!
Servings: 4
Calories: 149kcal
Equipment
- air fryer Ninja Foodi, NuWave, PowerXL, etc.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast or tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Instructions
- Set the air fryer to 400°F, and let it preheat for 3-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, use a sharp knife to remove excess fat from the chicken. Then, cut the chicken breast diagonally into 1" strips and pat the pieces completely dry with a paper towel.
- Add the tenders, oil, baking soda, and blackened seasoning to a mixing bowl, and toss until the tenders are coated.
- Place the coated chicken tenders in the preheated air fryer basket, and set the timer for 10 minutes. At the 5-minute mark, flip the tenders with tongs. Then, cook for the remaining 5 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Enjoy!OPTIONAL: For an extra crispy exterior, spray the tenders with a light coating of cooking spray halfway through.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 783mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 1mg