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Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Melt
Here’s how I made 5 lunches in 5 minutes—meal prep sorted for the week, with each wrap coming in at 455 calories and packed with 36 grams of protein.
SERVES
5
CALORIES
455
COOKING TIME
7 mins
DIFFICULTY
simple
What is an Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Melt?
An Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Melt is a toasted wrap filled with juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and your favourite toppings. It’s quick to make, high in protein, and perfect for lunch or meal prep.
Is this Cajun Chicken Melt good for meal prep?
Yes. It’s perfect for meal prep. You can make 5 lunches in just 5 minutes. Store them in the fridge and reheat when you’re ready. Quick, easy, and keeps you full.
How many calories and protein are in each wrap?
Each wrap has 455 calories and 36g of protein. It’s a high-protein, balanced lunch that helps you hit your goals.
Can I freeze the Cajun Chicken Melts?
It’s best to store the wraps in the fridge for 3-4 days, keeping them tightly wrapped in foil or an airtight container to maintain freshness. If you’re planning to freeze them, it’s important to leave out any fresh salad ingredients or sauces—things like lettuce, cucumber, tomato, or mayo-based dressings don’t freeze well and can turn soggy or watery when defrosted. You can freeze the wraps like this for up to 2-3 months. When ready to eat, defrost in the fridge overnight or reheat straight from frozen in the oven or air fryer until piping hot throughout. Add your fresh salad, sauces, or toppings after reheating for the best texture and flavour.
Can I customise the Cajun Chicken Melt?
Absolutely! Add extras like jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, light mayo or low-fat cheese.
Is this recipe healthy?
Yes! High in protein, lower in fat, and packed with flavour. A great choice if you’re trying to eat well, lose weight, or build muscle.
Method
Step 1
To a bowl add your chopped chicken, mayo, Cajun, hot sauce, chopped tomatoes, chopped pepper and light cheese. Give that a good mix.
Step 2
Add the mixture to tortilla wraps then wrap and air fry for 7 minutes at 200.
Ingredients
400g cooked chicken breast, cut into chunks
5 tortilla wraps
150g mayo
1 tbsp Cajun
1-2 tsp hot sauce
Handful of cherry tomatoes, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
100g light cheese, grated
