I can see this Air Fried Low Carb Chicken Tenders recipe being a popular one.
This is because there are a lot of people who like their chicken, their air fryer, and eating low carb.
Air Fried Low Carb Chicken Tenders
Think of this as breaded chicken that is not fried.
Also, breaded chicken that is also low in carbohydrates.
You probably already know just how greasy a chicken tender can get when it is dipped in batter and then friend.
Because this chicken is cut as a tenderloin, and thus larger than a nugget, it has more area to it. This difference inn size can contribute to the tenderloin holding on to more of the oil when it is fried.
There really is a lot that you can do with a chicken tenderloin, or strip, such as the ones used in this recipe.
Obviously, you can eat the tenderloins alone as they are. But, you could also dip your chicken strips into some great tasting sauce or ranch dressing.
However, there are some creative ways to enjoy your chicken tenders.
My favorite idea is to buy low carbohydrate wraps. Then you can make chicken strip tacos, wraps, or even melt some cheese on top for a pizza kind of a creation.
I also think that it is a great idea to make these chicken strips in an air fryer.
Obviously, an air fryer is a healthier way to make just about anything. This is because there is no oil involved.
But, I must say that air frying is one of my favorite ways to cooking about anything these days.
Air fryers are not only easy to clean, they are also easy to use. I especially like how cheap it is to own an air fryer too these days!
What makes this air fried chicken strip recipe unique really has to be that it is low in carbohydrates.
As you probably already know, fried chicken does come with carbohydrates that have been added to the recipe. Those carbs come from the breading that covers the chicken.
Breading on fried anything is usually made from bread crumbs (Panko) or a similar kind of breading.
However, there are low carbohydrate substitutes for bread crumbs, you can buy low carb bread crumb alternatives online. Another option would be to make your own low carb bread crumbs using low carb bread by toasting the bread on a low heat (120 for 35-40 minutes) until hard and then grinding them up by hand or in a blender or food processor.
You will also need a flour alternative for this recipe.
You can find low carb flour (not baking mix)choices online. I like to use Carbalose low carbohydrate flourfor my low carb baking.
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The recipe for Air Fried Low Carb Chicken Tenders
As mentioned, you can buy low carb bread crumb alternatives online. Another option would be to make your own low carb bread crumbs using low carb bread by toasting the bread on a low heat (120 for 35-40 minutes) until hard and then grinding them up by hand or in a blender or food processor.
Also, you will also need a flour alternative for this recipe.
You can find low carb flour (not baking mix)choices online. I like to use Carbalose low carbohydrate flourfor my low carb baking.
What you will need to make this Air Fried Low Carb Chicken Tenders recipe.
Personalize this by using your favorite seasonings in your 'breading'.
- Chicken Tenderloins- 8-10 two ounce tenderloins. They come skinless packaged as 8-10 in a package all ready to use in this recipe.
- Low Carb All Purpose Flour (not baking mix)- 1 cup.
- Seasonings as desired (salt, pepper, Old Bay, etc).
- Eggs- 2 beaten.
- Low Carbohydrate bread crumbs-1 cup. You can buy low carb bread crumb alternatives onlineor make your own using low carb bread by toasting the bread (about 8-9 slices) on a low heat (120 for 35-40 minutes) until hard and then grinding it up by hand or in a blender or food processor.
- To make this we are going to set up a dredging station using three shallow bowls.For the first bowl whisk or blend together the flour and the seasoning. Place the eggs in the second bowl. In the last bowl place your bread crumbs.
- Meanwhile, lightly prep the basket of your air fryer for nonstick (optional) and preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees.
- To coat the chicken, do this one piece at a time. You can do this in batches as you will be baking the chicken most likely in two batches. Dredge each individual piece of chicken, one at a time, in the flour bowl and shake off the loose flour. Then drag that piece of chicken into the egg (allow excess to drip off) and then into the bread crumbs. You may need to pat or press the crumbs into the chicken.
- Bake the chicken for done- 14-17 minutes. The chicken should reach 165 degrees and be no longer pink. Repeat the process until all of your chicken is done.
- 8 Chicken Tenderloins
- 1 cup Carbalose
- 1 tbsp Seasonings
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Cup Low Carbohydrate Bread Crumbs
- To make this we are going to set up a dredging station using three shallow bowls .For the first bowl whisk or blend together the flour and the seasoning. Place the eggs in the second bowl. In the last bowl place your bread crumbs
- Meanwhile, lightly prep the basket of your air fryer for nonstick (optional) and preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees.
- To coat the chicken, do this one piece at a time. You can do this in batches as you will be baking the chicken most likely in two batches. Dredge each individual piece of chicken, one at a time, in the flour bowl and shake off the loose flour. Then drag that piece of chicken into the egg (allow excess to drip off) and then into the bread crumbs. You may need to pat or press the crumbs into the chicken.
- Bake the chicken for done- 14-17 minutes. The chicken should reach 165 degrees and be no longer pink. Repeat the process until all of your chicken is done.
How to make Air Fried Low Carb Chicken Tenders
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Also, you will also need a flour alternative for this recipe.
You can find low carb flour (not baking mix)choices online. I like to use Carbalose low carbohydrate flourfor my low carb baking.
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