CRISPY AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS
Fast, easy, crispy & delicious! Air fryer chicken tenders are our new favorite for keeping it quick with easy cleanup. Bonus - they're gluten free, paleo, keto, Whole30... and only 2g net carbs!
Servings: 4
Calories: 266kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders or breasts cut into strips
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut or 1/4 extra almond flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt plus a little extra for finishing
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- avocado or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Heat the air fryer to 400ºF (if yours needs pre-heating, mine does not!). Give the basket a quick spray and set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg. In another shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, shredded coconut, and spices to make your “breading”.
- Pat the chicken tenders dry, then dip them into the egg one at a time, flipping to coat both sides. Transfer to the breading mixture and flip to coat both sides, pressing the chicken down a bit to really grab the breading.
- Arrange the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer with a little space in between each - just enough so they aren't touching. Spray lightly with oil, then transfer to the air fryer.
- Cook at 400ºF for 5 minutes. Flip, spray the second side with oil, and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Finish with an extra pinch of salt & serve hot. Store leftovers in the fridge - reheat in the air fryer at 400º for just a few minutes to warm through & re-crisp. Dip in all sorts of ranch & honey money mustard & BBQ sauce, and ENJOY!
Notes
- Go for the unsweetened shredded coconut for some extra crispy texture - or skip it & substitute with an additional 1/4 cup of almond flour!
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- Not a proud air fryer owner yet?
- Make these on the stovetop, cooking in a little avocado oil until just browned & cooked through
- OR pop them in a 400ºF oven for 10 minutes on each side (broil a few extra at the end for crispiness)
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 441mg | Fiber: 3g