Description
Crispy, golden, and 100% gluten-free, these chicken tenders bring comfort and flavor without compromise. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders or chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 cup almond flour or crushed gluten-free cornflakes
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crushed gluten-free tortilla chips or rice crackers for variations
- Avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 400°F.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs and Dijon mustard.
- In another bowl, mix almond flour with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken strip in the egg mixture, then dredge in the almond flour mixture to coat.
- Place on a baking sheet or in air fryer basket. Lightly spritz with avocado oil spray.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Serve hot with your favorite dip or use in wraps, salads, or bowls.
Notes
For nut-free option, use crushed gluten-free rice crackers or certified GF oats. Store leftovers in fridge for up to 4 days; reheat in air fryer for best crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked or Air-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg