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Cajun Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloins

This simple, 30-minute air fryer turkey tenderloins recipe features juicy, tender turkey breast smothered in a homemade cajun seasoning and sweet honey glaze. A perfect turkey dinner without all the work! This recipe is gluten-free, paleo, dairy-free and can be tailored to keto. 

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 Turkey breast tenderloins, 1lb each (comes in a pack of 2)
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon butter (can use vegan for dairy-free)
  • 1/4 cup honey or sugar-free syrup of choice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or brown monk fruit sweetener
  • OPTIONAL 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum* for thickening

Cajun Seasoning:

  • 1 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for less spice, use 1/4 teaspoon)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

Air Fryer

  1. Rinse and pat turkey breast tenderloins dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix the seasoning together in a small bowl. Brush olive oil on all sides of the turkey breast and season well.
  3. Spray your air fryer basket with avocado oil or olive oil. Place seasoned turkey tenderloins into an air fryer basket. Cook at 400° for 20-25min. Flip once during cooking. 
  4. Check the internal temperature. Check with an instant-read meat thermometer. It is finished cooking once it reaches an internal temperature of 165°(F).
  5. While the turkey tenderloins are cooking, make the honey glaze. Combine the butter, chicken broth, honey, brown sugar swerve, and coconut aminos (or Worcestershire sauce) in a small pot over medium-high heat. 
  6. Bring to a simmer, stirring regularly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer slowly until reduced and thick about 20 minutes. If you need the sauce thicker, add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch dissolved into 1 tablespoon of water. 
  7. Remove the turkey from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  8. Drizzle with the honey glaze and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Oven

  1. Preheat oven to 400F and prepare a baking sheet pan with a large piece of parchment paper. 
  2. Rinse and pat turkey breast tenderloins dry with paper towels.
  3. Mix the seasoning together in a small bowl. Brush olive oil on all sides of the turkey breast and season well.
  4. Bake the turkey tenderloins in the oven for 15 minutes and flip and cook another 15-20 minutes. 
  5. Check the internal temperature. Check with an instant-read meat thermometer. It is finished cooking once it reaches an internal temperature of 165°(F).
  6. While the turkey tenderloins are cooking, make the honey glaze. Combine the chicken broth, honey, brown sugar, and coconut aminos (or Worcestershire sauce) in a small pot over medium-high heat. 
  7. Bring to a simmer, stirring regularly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer slowly until reduced and thick about 20 minutes. If you need the sauce thicker, add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch dissolved into 1 tablespoon of water. 
  8. Remove the turkey from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  9. Drizzle with the honey glaze and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Equipment

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

Serving: Serve this turkey tenderloin recipe with your favorite side dish, or try one of mine. Southern Green Beans, Broccoli Salad, and/or Cheesy Garlic Herb Biscuits.

Thickening Agents: Sub 2 tablespoons cornstarch OR 1 tablespoon arrowroot flour dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water for the xanthan gum 

  • Author: Ashley McCrary
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Fryer/Oven
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Keywords: turkey tenderloin recipe, air fryer turkey tenderloins

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