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air fryer keto chicken tenders recipe

Air Fryer Keto Chicken Tenders Recipe: 5 Steps to Success


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Keto

Description

A delicious air fryer recipe for crispy keto chicken tenders that are low in carbs and high in flavor.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
  4. Dip each chicken tender into the egg, then coat with the almond flour mixture.
  5. Arrange the coated tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  6. Spray the tenders lightly with cooking spray.
  7. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, you can add crushed pork rinds to the coating mixture.
  • Experiment with different spices like cayenne for heat.
  • Serve with a low-carb dipping sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Keto

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 tenders
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: air fryer, keto, chicken tenders, low carb