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Gluten Free Chicken Tenders

Gluten Free Chicken Tenders

These gluten free chicken tenders are crispy, full of flavor and so easy to make.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 tenders
Calories 186 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • baking sheet
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken tenders about 8 tenders
  • cup gluten free all purpose flour see notes for alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups gluten free breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 380 Fahrenheit. See notes for oven instructions.
  • Trim off any weird looking bits from the chicken tenders, or pound and cut whole breasts into strips.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic, onion powder and salt.
  • In a second bowl, whisk the eggs.
  • In a third bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs and old bay seasoning.
  • Add the chicken tenders to the bowl with the flour and toss to combine until coated.
  • Dip each tender in the eggs, then into the breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs on each piece.
  • Add the prepared chicken to your air fryer basket and spray lightly with an oil spray.
  • Air fry for 12-16 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through to the center and crispy and golden on the outside.
  • Let cool slightly, then serve with ketchup and enjoy!

Notes

For a lower carb option, you can swap half of the breadcrumbs with equal parts almond flour. To make in the oven, bake at 425 Fahrenheit, using a foil-lined baking sheet with a wire rack on top for even cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword chicken tenders, Crispy Chicken, easy recipe, fried chicken, Gluten Free Chicken Tenders, Gluten-Free
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