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Keto Chicken Tenders

Published: Oct 28, 2020 By: Allianna Moximchalk Modified Mar 29, 2022

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These Keto Crispy Chicken Tenders are so easy and simple to make! They require less than 10 minutes of hands on time and less than 15 minutes of oven time. We love making these AIP chicken tenders for weeknight dinners or when we are having friends over with kids. This recipe is super kid and adult friendly. 

 

How To Make These Crispy AIP Chicken Tenders

If you have been following along on instagram for awhile you have seen by now that I am obsessed with my air fryer. I am so obsessed that I recently just bought a new one that is double in size so I can air fry more at once. The insert to prop up the chicken so it evenly fries on both sides is the key here. You want to make sure you add the insert. See the picture below.

Next, you want to preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F.

Now, you want to remove the chicken from the packaging, spread on a cutting board and spray with the olive oil or oil of choice. Then add your mix of seasonings to the side facing up. Once the air fryer is preheated you want to add the seasoned side face down to the air fryer and spray the other side and add the seasoning. Cook for 6 minutes.

Once the 6 minutes is up, you want to flip the chicken, spray another layer of oil, add another layer of spices and cook for an additional 6 minutes.

What Do I Need to Make AIP Chicken

First things first, I highly suggest using chicken tenderloins vs. chicken breasts. They are smaller and personally I feel like they cook better and if you are going to cut up the chicken anyways for a salad or bowl, you can’t go wrong here! If you only have chicken breasts, that is okay just cut them in half so they are not as dense. If you do not want to cut them, you may need to adjust the cooking times. 

Olive oil- I love using Trader Joe’s olive oil spray. I refer to it as the pam of paleo cooking. I use it nearly on everything!

I love to season my chicken breasts in garlic powder and sea salt. You can essentially use any spices but I highly recommend adding plenty of spices with flavor.

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If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna

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Crispy Keto Chicken Tenders

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer, autoimmune protocol, crispy, paleo, whole30
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 3 people
Author Allianna Moximchalk
238kcal
Cost $7
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Equipment

  • Air fryer If you do not have an air fryer you can use a cookie rack in the oven over a sheetpan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins I like the tenderloins because they cook more evenly. If you use breasts, make sure to add more cooking time and cut them into strips.
  • 1/4 cup garlic powder this seems like a lot, but trust me it will make your chicken come out tasting so delicious!
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • oil spray of choice I like Trader Joe's olive oil spray.

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F. Add the pop up stainless steel grate to the air fryer so that the chicken can cook evenly. See the pictures above. If your air fryer has trays, do not worry about this step. Take the chicken tenderloins out of the package and place on a cutting board or plate and pat dry.
  • Generously coat the side facing up with the olive oil spray or spray of choice. Now, mix up the garlic and the sea salt in a bowl. Take a spoon and generously coat the chicken in the seasoning mix (don't use it all, we will have to do this 3 times.) Lay the seasoned chicken face down on the stainless steel grate in the air fryer. Now, evenly coat the top of the chicken with the EVOO and mixed seasonings (leave some seasoning because you are going to have to do this again.)
  • Cook for 6 minutes. Once the 6 minutes is up, flip the chicken and spray the other side again with a tiny bit of goal and distribute the remaining seasoning. Cook for an additional 6 minutes.
    If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna

Notes

Keep in mind that some of the sodium and garlic powder will blow off in the air fryer, so the sodium values may not be accurate. 
If you do not have an air fryer you can use a cooling rack over a baking sheet from the oven. Just be sure there is not a coating on top of it. It should be a metal rack. 
If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna
 
These quick and easy chicken tenders will become your new go to chicken recipe..
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Keto Chicken Tenders
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 238 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 97mg32%
Sodium 575mg25%
Potassium 795mg23%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 45IU1%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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About Allianna Moximchalk | Hi, I’m Allianna. A few years ago my friend introduced me to the paleo diet and since then it has changed my life! I went from taking over a dozen medications a day to managing all of my symptoms with diet and lifestyle. My mission is to help others do the same.

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6 comments

  • Kristen
    October 29, 2020

    5 stars
    Made this for my family tonight and they raved about the flavor, crispness and tenderness, and I’m raving about the prep time and simplicity! (If I ate chicken, I’m sure I’d be in on the flavor too!) Thank you for sharing it!

    Reply
    • allianna
      October 29, 2020

      Thank you so much Kristen! I am glad your family enjoyed this recipe as much as I did.

      Reply
  • Joanne stock
    November 5, 2021

    5 stars
    Love you recipes !!

    Reply
    • Allianna Moximchalk
      November 6, 2021

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  • Robyn
    February 4, 2022

    5 stars
    Thank you! Thank you for having this out there so people like me can learn how to use their airfryer! you’re the best!

    Reply
    • Allianna Moximchalk
      February 4, 2022

      Awe! You are so welcome Robyn!

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Allianna. In my junior year of college I turned to Sarah Ballantyne’s Paleo Protocol and it saved my life. During that time I completely shifted and started to manage my autoimmune disease with food and lifestyle. Since then I have made it my mission to share my clean and real food recipes with you. On Allianna’s Kitchen you can expect to find paleo, Whole30, and AIP recipes as well as things I have learned along the way as my body has healed. I’m so excited to have you here.

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