Easy Keto Chicken Tenders (baked or air fryer)

 These Easy Keto Chicken Tenders can be made in the air fryer or oven and contain about 2 net carbs per serving! 

If you thought you had to give up delicious, crispy chicken tenders while on a low carb, gluten free diet, you were wrong! Oven baked and perfectly seasoned for that authentic ‘fried chicken’ flavor, these Keto Chicken Tenders are are suitable for a wide range of dietary needs.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 12 strips
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons butter

For the Keto Breading

• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
2. Spray a large cookie sheet with cooking spray, or line with aluminum foil.
3. In one shallow bowl combine the egg and mayonnaise, beat with a fork until it is completely combined. Set aside.
4. In another shallow bowl combine the Keto Breading ingredients. Dip each sliced chicken tender into the egg mixture, then dredge in the breading. Make sure the tenders are completely coated.
5. Once each tender is coated well, lay on the cooking sheet and brush with the melted butter.
6. Bake 15 minutes, turn the tenders carefully using tongs and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.