Can I make this recipe ahead?

The answer is, partially. You can definitely make the breading ahead, and if you aren't using tenderloins, you cut the chicken breasts into strips ahead of time. Really, the only thing that you might want to wait to do until just before air frying is whisking the egg.

Can I freeze air fried chicken strips?

Absolutely, you can! Just be sure that they are completely cool before you wrap and freeze them. Otherwise, they may develop freezer burn more quickly. If they're in an air tight container or Ziploc bag, you can keep them frozen for up to 3 months.

Almond Flour Chicken Tenders

Description

Golden Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are kid-friendly, paleo, Whole30, gluten-free and grain-free. Make this recipe for healthy baked chicken strips in an air fryer or oven.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 lb boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
1 1/2 - 2 cups blanched almond flour (an estimate - use more if not sure)
1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt or seasoned salt blend of choice
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg, whisked

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Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 370°F or oven to 400°F.
In a wide bowl or shallow dish, combine the almond flour, salt, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk together with fork to combine the flavors. Set aside.
Whisk the egg in a wide bowl and set aside.
Coat one chicken tender at a time in the whisked egg bowl, and then dredge in the turmeric almond flour mixture.
Place chicken strips in air fryer basket or on lined baking sheet (if using oven). Repeat until all chicken strips are coated in the almond flour mixture.
AIR FRY in preheated air fryer at 370°F for 15 -17 minutes, gently flipping halfway through cooking. (See notes)
OVEN option – Place breaded chicken on lined baking sheet then cook in preheated oven at 400°F for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time.
Remove when internal temperature reaches 163°F. and place on hot plate to rest for 5 minutes. The chicken will continue to cook to a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
Serve or cool and store for later. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Notes

Depending on what type of air fryer you have and the thickness of your chicken, you may need to adjust cooking times. I used Krups Air Fryer.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 309
Sugar: 1.1 g
Sodium: 650.6 mg
Fat: 15.2 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 7.4 g
Fiber: 3.3 g
Protein: 33.1 g
Cholesterol: 128.6 mg