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Keto Chicken Tenders (Air Fryer)
Get healthy, keto-friendly chicken tenders straight from the air fryer! They taste as good as they look.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 323 kcal
Cuisine:
American , Keto
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 12 strips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Ensure the basket is clean and lightly greased.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and mayonnaise until well combined. This mixture will help the breading stick to the chicken.
- In a separate shallow bowl, mix the almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika. This blend will give your chicken tenders a crispy coating.
- Dip each chicken strip into the egg mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, dredge the strips in the almond flour mixture one at a time, pressing gently to adhere the breading. Shake off any excess. Gently brush the melted butter onto the breaded tenders.
- Place the breaded tenders in the basket in a single layer, making sure they aren't overlapping or touching. Cook for 10 minutes, flip the tenders, and cook for another 5-8 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the tenders rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve with a side of mixed greens or your favorite keto-friendly dipping sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
570mg
(24%)
Potassium
465mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
345IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 570mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 345IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.