When you want something a little crispier than the ever-so-quick-and-easy Pan-Fried Chicken Tenders, this is your go-to backup. Air-Fried Chicken Tenders comes together just as easy and has the perfect blend of salty garlicky goodness.
We bounce back and forth between dipping these in Buttermilk Ranch Dressing or Honey Mustard Dip. Both are basic and easy, though the honey mustard definitely has a higher carb count, choose wisely.
Air-Fried Chicken Tenders (low-carb)
Yield:
10
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
8 minutes
Total Time:
18 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Tenders
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Unseasoned Pork Rind Crumbs
- 2 tsp Explorado Market Savory Salt Seasoning Blend
- Avocado Oil Spray
Serving Suggestion
- Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
- Honey Mustard Dip (not really low carb)
- Blue Cheese Dressing
Instructions
- Rinse chicken tenders under cold water and pat dry.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and cream. Set aside.
- In another shallow bowl, stir together the pork rind crumbs and Savory Salt Seasoning Blend. Set aside.
- Spray the air fryer basket with a light coating of avocado oil and set aside.
- Dip chicken tender entirely in the cream/egg mixture, gently shake off excess, then press into the pork rind crumb mixture, coating all sides evenly. Place in the air fryer basket.
- Repeat until all chicken tenders are coated.
- Cook in the air fryer at 390°F for 8 minutes (turning once if you want, I rarely do).
- Serve hot with a side of your preferred dip/dressing.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to a week and reheated in the air fryer at 390°F for about 4 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Yield 5 Serving Size 2 chicken tendersAmount Per Serving Calories 365Total Fat 25gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 105mgCarbohydrates 0gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 33g