Blackened Chicken Tenders – 17-Minute Recipe
Spicy blackened chicken tenders cooked in an air fryer, delivering a juicy interior and a crisp, flavorful crust. Perfect for high‑protein meal prep or a quick dinner paired with your favorite sides.
Recipe by Gordon Ramsay· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp granulated onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp thyme
Instructions
- 1In a small bowl, combine chili powder, onion powder, granulated onion, salt, black pepper, basil, dried oregano, and thyme; stir until evenly mixed.
- 2Place the chicken tenders in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat.
- 3Add the spice mixture to the chicken and toss again until each tender is thoroughly coated; let the seasoned chicken rest for 5 minutes if time allows.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (392°F) for 3 minutes.
- 5Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
- 6Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the exterior is blackened and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (165°F).
- 7Remove the tenders, let them rest for 2 minutes before serving.
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Oil first
Toss the chicken tenders with olive oil before adding the spice mix.
Rest seasoned chicken
Allow the spiced chicken to rest for 5 minutes if time permits.
Preheat air fryer
Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes to reach 400°F before loading the tenders.
Flip halfway
Flip the tenders halfway through the 10–12 minute cook.
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17 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Blackened Chicken Tenders (Air Fryer)?
- About 17 minutes in total: 5 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Blackened Chicken Tenders (Air Fryer) recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Blackened Chicken Tenders (Air Fryer) recipe come from?
- It was shared by Gordon Ramsay on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.