Description
Enjoy crispy Keto Fried Chicken Tenders, perfect for your low-carb lifestyle, delivering the crunchy texture and savory flavor you crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds chicken tenderloins (or chicken breast cut into strips)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed pork rinds (about 2 ounces)
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup avocado oil (or enough to reach about ¼-inch depth in your pan)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon pickle juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken tenderloins dry with paper towels. If using chicken breasts, slice them into 1-inch strips.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, combine crushed pork rinds, almond flour, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, let excess drip off.
- Roll the chicken in the coating mixture, ensuring it’s fully covered. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- For extra crispiness, refrigerate coated tenders for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to about 350°F (176°C).
- Add chicken to the hot oil in batches and cook for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Mix all dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl if desired.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: N/A