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Blackened Chicken Tenders

Air fried chicken tenderloins with a homemade blackened seasoning.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 7 Tenders
Calories 123kcal
Author Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Chicken Tenderloins
  • ½ Tablespoon (8g) Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Basil
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Thyme

Instructions

  • Mix the dry spices and herbs together in a small bowl.
  • Toss the chicken tenderloins with the olive oil before adding the blackened seasoning and tossing everything together until evenly coated. (Optional: let the seasoned chicken rest at room temperature for 10-20 minutes before cooking.)
  • Add the chicken to an air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes at 400ºF or until the chicken tenders reach an internal temperature of 165ºF. You can also bake on a sheet pan for 15-18 minutes in a 400ºF oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken tender | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g