Popeye's Blackened Chicken Tenders Air Fryer Recipe
You'll fall in love with these Popeyes Blackened chicken tenders air fryer recipe. This is an amazing copycat recipe that's loaded with tons of flavor and perfect for meal prep.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken tenders optional to remove tendon
- 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1/4 Paprika
- 1/4 Black pepper
- 1/4 Onion powder
- 1/4 Garlic powder
- 1/4 Basil
- 1/4 Oregano
- 1/4 Thyme
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken tenders on a plastic cutting board.
- In a small bowl, mix the spice blend together and liberally season the tenders on both side. Next pour the avocado oil over the tenders and rub until fully coated.
- Place the blackened chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry on 400 degrees f for 11-12 minutes.
- Remove the blackened chicken tenders from the air fryer and allow to rest on paper towels or on a paper towel lined plate.
Notes
Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer or the thickness of the chicken tenders.