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Spicy Chicken Jerky in the Air Fryer

Spicy Chicken Jerky in the Air Fryer

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
90 min
Total
1060 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken strips, marinade, and Cajun seasoning in a resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Measure skewers to fit across the air fryer basket, slightly overlapping the edge. Trim off excess length.
  3. 3 Preheat the air fryer to 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Thread chicken strips onto skewers, leaving room in between each strip, while the air fryer is preheating.
  5. 5 Air fry for 1 hour 15 minutes. Adjust cooking time as most air fryers have a maximum setting of 30 minutes. Rearrange the skewers during the reset time.
  6. 6 Increase temperature to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) and air fry for an additional 15 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove strips to a paper towel-lined storage container. Seal. Allow to rest overnight before serving.

By thedailygourmet

Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo

Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Combine mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Combine ground sirloin, onion, remaining 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, jalapeño, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Divide into 4 balls; flatten into patties.
  4. 4 Cook on the preheated grill until burgers are no longer pink in centers, about 5 minutes per side, topping each burger with 1 cheese slice, during the last 2 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  5. 5 Spread mayo on buns, add burgers, lettuce, and tomatoes.

By Sarah Stephan

Quick and Easy Mexican Breakfast Tacos

Quick and Easy Mexican Breakfast Tacos

Prep
15 min
Cook
11 min
Total
26 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spray a large skillet with cooking spray; warm over medium-high heat. Whisk eggs together in a bowl. Pour into the skillet. Add spinach, green onions, garlic salt, and Cajun seasoning. Cook and stir until eggs are nearly set, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour black beans into a small pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Sprinkle Mexican cheese blend over tortillas. Place tortillas on microwave-safe plates or paper towels. Microwave 2 tortillas at a time, about 30 minute seconds. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  4. 4 Divide egg mixture and beans over the center of the tortillas. Top with salsa and sour cream.

By Courtney

Mexicana Veggie Burgers

Mexicana Veggie Burgers

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir corn into hot rice.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir black beans, chickpeas, and garlic until warmed, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine rice mixture and bean mixture in a large bowl. Stir Cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup flour, and a pinch of red pepper flakes into rice-bean mixture into a thick mixture; form into patties.
  4. 4 Mix about 1/4 cup flour, Cajun seasoning, and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Coat each patty in flour mixture.
  5. 5 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; pan-fry patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

By claudia

Carne Asada Fries

Carne Asada Fries

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, Cajun seasoning, and lime juice in a glass or ceramic bowl; add steak. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Cook steak on the preheated grill until firm and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Deep-fry French fries in hot oil until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes, working in batches and adding more oil as needed. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  5. 5 Mash avocados with guacamole seasoning in a small bowl. Set guacamole aside.
  6. 6 Place fries on a microwave-safe plate and layer with cooked carne asada and Mexican cheese. Heat in the microwave for 20 seconds. Top with guacamole, sour cream, and green onions to serve.

By Deepika Kumar

Plant-Based Taco

Plant-Based Taco

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1 tablespoon water. Cook in the microwave on high power to desired tenderness, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add beans, corn, and onion. Cook and stir to desired tenderness, about 3 minutes. Mix in onion powder, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and cumin. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Stir taco sauce, flaxseed meal, nutritional yeast, and tomato into the pot with the bean mixture. Fill tortilla with filling and add cooked cauliflower. Top with leafy greens.

By Julie Weigand

Scottie's Chicken Tortilla Soup

Scottie's Chicken Tortilla Soup

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
120 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the chicken broth, corn, black beans, beef bouillon, broccoli, and tomatoes in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2 While the broth mixture simmers, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Fry the tortilla strips in the hot oil until crisp. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into the skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken; cook and stir until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, tequila, onion powder, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, and Cajun seasoning; cook another 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer the chicken mixture to the pot with the broth mixture. Cook on medium 45 minutes; reduce heat to low and simmer another 45 minutes; ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips and cheese to serve.

By SLCLARK

Three-Pepper Rice and Chicken Pot

Three-Pepper Rice and Chicken Pot

4.2

Prep
45 min
Cook
40 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat your oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with a sheet of foil.
  2. 2 Cook andouille sausage in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from skillet and cut into 1/4-inch slices; set aside.
  3. 3 While the sausage is cooking, cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the stem and seeds. Place peppers, cut-side-down onto baking sheet and place into preheated oven. Broil peppers until the skins blacken, about 7 minutes, then place into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam for 10 minutes until the skins loosen, then remove and discard blackened skins; chop peppers into 1/2 inch pieces and set aside.
  4. 4 Heat the canola oil in a stockpot over high heat. Toss the chicken with Cajun seasoning and sear in batches in the oil until light brown and no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes. Remove chicken, leaving oil in the stockpot, and drain on paper towels.
  5. 5 Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter to the oil. Stir in the onion, banana peppers, celery, garlic, and shallot; cook until the onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rice and 1 1/2 tablespoon butter. Stir in the chicken stock, tomato sauce, and diced tomato with chilies. Cover and simmer until liquid is mostly absorbed into the rice, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the beer and cover; cook another 5 minutes until the rice is tender. Season with salt, then mix in the corn, poblano, bell pepper, chicken, and andouille sausage. Return to a simmer, then turn off heat and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

By SIMONTAN

Instant Pot Chicken and Vegetable Tortilla Soup

Instant Pot Chicken and Vegetable Tortilla Soup

1.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function; add olive oil. Saute green chilies and onion in the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and garlic; saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Add chicken, black beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, chicken broth, water, potatoes, lime juice, salt, cumin, chili powder, chipotle pepper, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and oregano. Stir well.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 14 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken and shred meat; return shredded meat to the pot. Serve with tortilla strips on top.

By Dana Souza

Pepperoni Crisps

Pepperoni Crisps

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange pepperoni in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove sheet from oven and pat away grease with paper towels. Return to oven and bake until crisp, 2 to 4 additional minutes. Drain on paper towels. Store cooled chips in an airtight container.

By Chic Lil Chef

Spicy Cajun Asparagus

Spicy Cajun Asparagus

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Snap asparagus spears at the tender part of the stalk. Arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. Spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

By MSLILLY

Air Fryer Crispy Cajun Black-Eyed Peas

Air Fryer Crispy Cajun Black-Eyed Peas

Prep
4 min
Cook
14 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with paper towels; spread drained peas out in an even layer, discarding shells and mushed peas. Pat dry with additional paper towels.
  2. 2 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  3. 3 Whisk oil and Cajun seasoning in a bowl. Stir in peas until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Place peas in the basket of the air fryer. Cook for 7 minutes. Shake the basket and cook 7 minutes more.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Spicy Lime Grilled Shrimp

Spicy Lime Grilled Shrimp

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together Cajun seasoning, lime juice, and oil in a resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove shrimp from marinade; shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  4. 4 Cook shrimp on the preheated grill until bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes per side.

By Kimmy K

Grilled Okra

Grilled Okra

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Roll okra in melted butter and then in Cajun seasoning. Cook okra on the preheated grill until charred, about 2 minutes per side.

By Mr Greekagojun

Grown-Up Egg Salad Filling

Grown-Up Egg Salad Filling

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mayonnaise and Cajun seasoning in a medium bowl; go easy on the spice if you don't like a lot of heat. Add eggs and mash with a fork. Add Cheddar cheese and crumbled cooked bacon. Mix until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By thedailygourmet

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Tots

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Tots

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a boil and add sweet potatoes. Boil until potatoes can be pierced with a fork but are still firm, about 15 minutes. Do not over-boil, or they will be messy to grate. Drain and let cool.
  2. 2 Grate sweet potatoes into a bowl using a box grater. Carefully mix in Cajun seasoning. Form mixture into tot-shaped cylinders.
  3. 3 Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place tots in the basket in a single row without touching each other or the sides of the basket. Spray tots with olive oil spray and sprinkle with sea salt.
  4. 4 Heat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and cook tots for 8 minutes. Turn, spray with more olive oil spray, and sprinkle with more sea salt. Cook for 8 minutes more.

By fabeveryday

Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned but still pliable, about 5 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
  2. 2 Wrap each slice of bacon around one sea scallop and secure with a toothpick. Season with Cajun seasoning.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a clean skillet over medium-high heat; sear scallops until golden and bacon is crisp, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Squeeze lemon over scallops. Serve immediately.

By Ashley Robinson

Jenny's Seasoned Croutons

Jenny's Seasoned Croutons

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Place bread cubes in a large bowl; drizzle butter over cubes. Toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle half the Cajun seasoning, half the Parmesan cheese, and half the onion powder over cubes; toss to coat. Spread coated bread cubes onto the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle remaining Cajun seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and onion powder onto cubes.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes; stir and continue baking until crisp, about 8 more minutes.

By Jenny

Cajun Air Fryer Salmon

Cajun Air Fryer Salmon

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Rinse and dry salmon fillets with a paper towel. Mist fillets with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Mix together Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl until combined; spread onto a plate.
  4. 4 Press fillets, flesh-side down, into seasoning mixture.
  5. 5 Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray and place salmon fillets skin-side down. Mist salmon again lightly with cooking spray.
  6. 6 Close the lid and cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

By France Cevallos

TikTok's Air Fryer Shrimp

TikTok's Air Fryer Shrimp

4.8

Prep
6 min
Cook
14 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  2. 2 Pat shrimp with clean paper towels to dry then toss with olive oil and paprika in a medium bowl. Lightly brush the air fryer basket with oil. Add half of the shrimp, spreading them out in an even layer and cook 7 minutes. Repeat with the remaining half.
  3. 3 Combine the butter and seasoning in a large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat.

By Sara Haas, RDN, LDN

Blackened Tuna

Blackened Tuna

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Generously coat tuna steaks on both sides with Cajun seasoning.
  2. 2 Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over high heat until nearly smoking.
  3. 3 Arrange tuna steaks in the skillet and cook until blackened on one side, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until desired doneness is reached, 3 to 4 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium-rare.

By Allrecipes Member

Air-Fried Cajun Polenta Fries

Air-Fried Cajun Polenta Fries

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 356 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine oil and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Brush seasoned oil onto the polenta wedges with a pastry brush. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Place the wedges into the bowl of the air fryer, overlapping slightly if needed.
  3. 3 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Flip carefully with a silicone spatula. Cook, shaking basket occasionally and using spatula if wedges stick, until crispy, 15 to 20 minutes more.

By Bren

Molly's Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash

Molly's Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place each squash half in a microwave-safe bowl. Fill bowls with water and cover with plastic wrap.
  2. 2 Heat each bowl separately in the microwave on high for 10-12 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat; add ground beef substitute and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until crumbly and beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pasta sauce and reduce heat to low.
  4. 4 Remove flesh from the spaghetti squash with a fork and add strands to the pasta sauce mixture. Place cheese slices on top to melt. Serve immediately.

By mjmcgrat

Sweet Potato, Corn, and Andouille Sausage Soup

Sweet Potato, Corn, and Andouille Sausage Soup

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season andouille sausage with Cajun seasoning; cook in hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease from the skillet. Set sausage aside.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable broth in a saucepan over medium heat until warm; add sweet potato and bring to boil. Cook until potato is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir sausage and corn into the broth with the sweet potato. Bring the mixture to a boil and serve immediately.

By Cheryl W

Panko Fried Shrimp

Panko Fried Shrimp

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine eggs and Sriracha in a bowl and beat with a fork until well combined. Coat shrimp in egg batter, a few shrimp at a time.
  2. 2 Pour panko into a shallow dish and mix in Cajun seasoning. Dredge shrimp in panko mixture.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Add shrimp in batches without overcrowding the pan.
  4. 4 Cook shrimp until panko is golden brown and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes, depending on the size.

By CookingWithShelia

Cottage Cheese Spinach Chicken

Cottage Cheese Spinach Chicken

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Squeeze excess water out of thawed spinach; in a large bowl, mix spinach with onion and cottage cheese and set aside.
  3. 3 Season chicken breasts with Cajun-style seasoning, then place 1/4 of cheese/spinach mixture in the center of each breast and fold in half. Secure with toothpicks and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. 4 Drizzle with melted butter and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

By Loretta

Southern Pulled Pork

Southern Pulled Pork

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
360 min
Total
390 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the pork roast into large chunks. Season generously with the Cajun seasoning. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork, and brown on all sides. Remove from the skillet, and transfer to a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Add the onion and garlic to the skillet, and cook for a few minutes until tender. Stir in the water scraping the bottom to include all of the browned pork bits from the bottom of the pan, then pour the whole mixture into the slow cooker with the pork. Stir in liquid smoke flavoring.
  3. 3 Cover, and cook on High for 6 hours, or until meat is falling apart when pierced with a fork. Remove pieces of pork from the slow cooker, and shred. Return to the slow cooker to keep warm while serving.

By Brenda Laughlin Sumner

Air-Fried Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Air-Fried Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place shrimp on a plate and sprinkle both sides with Cajun seasoning. Wrap each shrimp with 1 narrow strip of bacon and fasten with a toothpick. Refrigerate for 25 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Place bacon-wrapped shrimp in the air fryer basket and cook in the preheated air fryer for 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until bacon is lightly crispy, 4 to 5 minutes more. You may have to do 2 batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
  4. 4 Remove to a serving plate and drizzle with hot honey. Serve hot, being watchful of any toothpicks.

By France Cevallos

Spicy Fish Tacos

Spicy Fish Tacos

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  2. 2 Rinse tilapia and pat dry. Rub all sides with Cajun seasoning. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Cut into bite-sized chunks.
  4. 4 Assemble tacos in tortillas with onion, jalapeno, lettuce, and salsa.

By Rhonda

Vegetarian Hoppin' John

Vegetarian Hoppin' John

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring broth and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion in hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir cooked rice, black-eyed peas, and Cajun seasoning into onion.
  3. 3 Cover the pot with a lid and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes.

By plasticmsg