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Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

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Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Nothing is better than a batch of Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, made with a few simple ingredients; it’s a great recipe that the entire family will love. And it’s the perfect recipe for anyone following a keto diet.

If you have been looking for the perfect copycat recipe for fast-food chicken tenders, this is one of the best recipes; made with a few simple ingredients, you can have the taste without the net carbs. This makes for an easy weeknight meal or a great snack.

Low-Carb Chicken Tenders

If you’re looking for a quick and delicious way to get your protein fix, try these low-carb chicken tenders! You can make this tasty dish at home with just a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients Needed For Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Ingredients Needed For Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Remember the step-by-step instructions below in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post and the nutritional information.

  • Chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breast, or chicken tenders
  • Heavy Cream: You can also use buttermilk
  • Flour: Use almond flour or coconut flour
  • Pork Rinds: Use crushed pork rinds, or crush them yourself!
  • Egg: Use a large, room-temperature egg
  • Cheese: Use freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Seasonings and Spices: Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Paprika
  • Oil: use olive oil, olive oil spray, or avocado oil

How To Make Low-Carb Chicken Tenders

How To Make Low-Carb Chicken Tenders

Step One: Preheat The Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees f, and spray olive oil or brush oil olive in the air fryer basket.

Step Two: Prepare Your dredging stations

Add the flour, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Paprika in a large bowl, and mix well with a fork. In another bowl, add the egg, and mix with the heavy cream or buttermilk. If you are using pork rinds, add them to a third large bowl.

How To Make Low-Carb Chicken Tenders

Step Three: Dredge Your Chicken

Place the chicken into the egg wash and then into the flour mixture. Use your hands to press the coating onto the chicken, and then set it into the air fryer basket, placing them into a single layer. Leave plenty of space around the chicken, so the hot air can circulate around the chicken, helping it crisp up.

Step Four: Air Fry Your Chicken Tenders

Spray your chicken tender with olive oil spray, then set the cooking time for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees F; remove the chicken when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

What To Serve With Air Fryer Keto Chicken Tenders

Pro Tips:

  • Crowding:
  • Timing:
  • Seasoning: For added spice, you can add chili powder, cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, onion powder, smoked paprika, or a dash of hot sauce to the egg mixture.

What To Serve With Air Fryer Keto Chicken Tenders

Looking for a tasty and low-carb dinner option? Try serving up some air fryer keto chicken tenders with salad and air fryer cauliflower rice. This dish is delicious and packed with protein and healthy fats to keep you full and satisfied all night. Whether you are following a keto diet or just looking for a delicious, low-carb dinner option, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. So what are you waiting for? Get out your air fryer and cook some delicious keto chicken tenders today!

How To Store

If you have leftover air fryer keto chicken strips, let them cool to room temperature and place them in an airtight container. They will last in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. This is a great way to meal prep.

More Air Fryer Recipes

  • Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
  • Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders
  • Keto Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
  • Keto Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings

So there you have it: a delicious, low-carbohydrate chicken recipe that the whole family will love! And remember, if you don’t have an air fryer, you can always cook chicken tenders in the oven. Give this recipe a try tonight, and let us know how it goes in the comments below!

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Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
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Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
 

Nothing is better than a batch of Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, made with a few simple ingredients; it's a great recipe that the entire family will love. And it's the perfect recipe for anyone following a keto diet.

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fyrer Keto Chicken Tenders
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 189 kcal
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breast skinless, or chicken tenders
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup almond flour or coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup grated parmeasn cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup panko pork rinds optional
Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees f, and spray olive oil or brush oil olive in the air fryer basket.

  2. Add the flour, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Paprika in a large bowl, and mix well with a fork. In another bowl, add the egg, and mix with the heavy cream or buttermilk. If you are using pork rinds, add them to a third large bowl.

  3. Place the chicken into the egg wash and then into the flour mixture. Use your hands to press the coating onto the chicken, and then set it into the air fryer basket, placing them into a single layer. Leave plenty of space around the chicken, so the hot air can circulate around the chicken, helping it crisp up.

  4. Spray your chicken tender with olive oil spray, then set the cooking time for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees F; remove the chicken when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts
Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 189 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 116mg39%
Sodium 373mg16%
Potassium 315mg9%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 196IU4%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 85mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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