Keto Air Fryer Blackened Cajun Chicken Tenders

 
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Tired of the same boring dishes? How about adding some spice to your meal with these tasty and mouthwatering Blackened Cajun Chicken Tenders! Just let your air fryer create that perfect blackened crust and enjoy!

Keto Air Fryer Blackened Cajun Chicken Tenders
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
 2 tsp paprika
 1 tsp ground thyme
 1 tsp cumin
 ½ tsp cayenne pepper
 ½ tsp onion powder
 ½ tsp black pepper
 ¼ tsp salt
 2 tsp avocado oil
 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
 ¼ cup ranch dressing
1

In a small bowl, combine all seasonings.

2

Drizzle avocado oil over chicken and then generously coat each tender in the spice mixture. Place tenders into the air fryer basket.

3

Adjust the temperature to 375°F and set the timer for 20 minutes.

4

Tenders will be 165°F internally when fully cooked. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

Recipe nutrition

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size


Amount per serving
Calories163
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g10%
Sodium 132mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 0.7g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g3%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 21.2g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

 2 tsp paprika
 1 tsp ground thyme
 1 tsp cumin
 ½ tsp cayenne pepper
 ½ tsp onion powder
 ½ tsp black pepper
 ¼ tsp salt
 2 tsp avocado oil
 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
 ¼ cup ranch dressing

Directions

1

In a small bowl, combine all seasonings.

2

Drizzle avocado oil over chicken and then generously coat each tender in the spice mixture. Place tenders into the air fryer basket.

3

Adjust the temperature to 375°F and set the timer for 20 minutes.

4

Tenders will be 165°F internally when fully cooked. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

Keto Air Fryer Blackened Cajun Chicken Tenders

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