Parmesan Crusted Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (Keto)
Chicken tenders coated in almond flour and Parmesan and air fried until golden and crisp. Keto-friendly with about 3 grams of carbs per serving.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins (7 to 8 tenders) Patted dry.
- 1 large egg Beaten with 1 tablespoon water.
- ½ cup fine blanched almond flour Or crushed pork rinds for nut-free.
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil cooking spray
- fresh parsley Optional, for garnish.
Instructions
Cooking
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Beat the egg with the water in one dish and stir the almond flour, Parmesan, garlic salt, paprika, and pepper together in another.
- Pat the tenders dry, dip each in the egg, let the excess drip off, and press firmly into the almond flour mixture on both sides.
- Arrange in a single layer, spray the tops with olive oil, and air fry 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway and spraying the other side, until golden and 165°F inside.
- Rest 3 to 5 minutes and serve warm.
Notes
Chicken is done at 165°F. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 to 4 days; reheat in the air fryer at 350°F. Nutrition is an estimate.