Air-Fried Spicy Parmesan Chicken Tenders
AIR FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS RECIPE
Ingredients for 5 air fried chicken tenders servings:
- 1 1/4 lb raw chicken breast, cut into long tenders
- Marinade
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- pinch of black pepper
- Coating
- 1 1/4 cups gluten-free panko OR chickpea crumbs
- 1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
- 1 1/4 cups super fine almond flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- avocado oil spray
Steps
Step 1
In a sealable plastic bag or large bowl, add the chicken and the marinade. Mix and rub it all over the chicken. Marinate at least 20 minutes covered in the fridge, but better if left overnight.
Step 2
Set the air-fryer (or oven) to 420F.
Step 3
In 3 separate bowls, add chickpea crumbs AND parmesan, in another bowl whisk together the eggs, and in the last bowl add the almond flour.
Step 4
Dip the tenders in the almond flour, then the eggs, then the parmesan-crumb mix. Place it in the air-fryer basket or a baking sheet lined with parchment. Repeat for remaining tenders.
Step 5
Lightly spray the tenders with avocado oil, then air-fry for 8-10 minutes, or bake for 10 – 12 minutes, or until the outside is golden brown and the inside is cooked through (white).
Step 6
Enjoy with a large arugula salad or your choice of salad!
Arugula Cucumber Parmesan Salad
Ingredients for 1 serving
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1/3 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup shaved parmesan
- Vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- juice from 1 lemon
- pinch of sea salt & pepper (or to taste)
Steps
Step 1
Mix together the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Make the salad in a large bowl, then drizzle the vinaigrette over it and toss it with your hands, ensuring that every leaf is covered in dressing. Enjoy!