Air Fryer Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Tenders

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Tender chicken strips coated in a crispy Parmesan and herb crust, air fried to golden perfection for a low-carb, keto-friendly meal. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chicken tenders, grated Parmesan cheese, almond flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup almond flour, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried Italian herbs, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Step 2: Beat 2 large eggs in a separate bowl until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Dip each of the 1 lb chicken tenders into the beaten eggs, then dredge evenly in the Parmesan-almond mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
  4. Step 4: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
  5. Step 5: Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer inside the basket without overcrowding. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray.
  6. Step 6: Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, flipping the tenders halfway through cooking, until the crust is golden and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Step 7: Remove and serve hot with your favorite keto dipping sauce.

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