Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Enjoy these golden and crispy, low-carb, gluten-free chicken tenders made easily in your air fryer, perfect for family dinners or playdates.
Ingredients
Chicken Coating
- 2 large eggs Crack into a shallow bowl for the egg wash.
- 1 cup blanched almond flour Use as the main coating.
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt For seasoning.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper For seasoning.
Chicken and Sauce
- 12 pieces chicken tenders About 1.5 lbs.
- Olive oil spray cooking spray For greasing the air fryer basket.
- 2 tablespoons butter For the sauce.
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt For the sauce.
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper For the sauce.
Instructions
Preparation
- Crack the eggs into a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, mix almond flour with garlic powder, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg, then coat it in the almond flour mixture. Repeat until all chicken is coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F and spray the basket with olive oil.
Cooking
- Lay the chicken tenders in the basket and spray them lightly with olive oil. Cook for 7 minutes.
- Flip the tenders, spray again, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until crispy.
Sauce
- In a pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add hot sauce, honey, tomato paste, and season with salt and pepper. Whisk together and cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
- Once all the chicken is cooked, drizzle it with the sauce and serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispiness, let the coated tenders rest for 10 minutes before cooking. Serve with a salad or ranch dressing. These tenders can last up to 3 days in the fridge or be frozen for up to 3 months.