Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
These Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Fingers are a healthy gluten-free snack or meal made with parmesan cheese, almond flour, and a seasoning blend you will love. the chicken tenders are cooked in just 8 minutes and have a bold flavor and crispy texture. They taste even better when dipped in our homemade marinara or BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken tenders
- sea salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 eggs, room temp
- 2 Tbsps avocado oil or olive oil
- fresh parsley to garnish
Breading mixture:
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup ground parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsps smoked paprika
- 2 tsps Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees f and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Slice your chicken tenders in half, lengthways to make thin strips.
- Season strips lightly with sea salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Beat the eggs with the oil together in a large bowl and place all of your chicken pieces into this mixture.
- Fill another bowl with the remaining ingredients for the breading. Whisk to combine these ingredients well, then spread the breading onto a small, rimmed sheet pan.
- Using a pair of tongs, take the chicken from your egg mixture one by one, and coat with the breading pressing down a bit to adhere; Set aside on your prepared sheet pan.
- Air fry your chicken fingers in separate batches (they need space between each one to crisp up), for 6-8 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dips, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 163mg, Sodium: 365mg, Potassium: 504mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 760IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 215mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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