Air Fryer Parmesan-Crusted Keto Chicken Tenders

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Tender chicken tenders coated in a crispy Parmesan and almond flour crust, air fried to golden perfection for a quick low-carb meal. This Italian-inspired air-fryer recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs chicken tenders, almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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: 12 min Serves 3 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, mixing well.
  2. Step 2: Crack 1 large egg into another bowl and whisk until smooth. Dip each of the 12 oz chicken tenders into the egg wash, then dredge thoroughly in the almond flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  3. Step 3: Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray them with olive oil spray. Cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the crust is golden and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

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