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    Home » Appetizers

    Keto Air Fried Chicken Tenders

    Published: Aug 6, 2020 · Updated: Dec 28, 2021 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    This keto air fried chicken recipe uses a whey protein isolate powder coating for a crispy chicken tender. Cajun seasoning is added for extra taste and this is served with a side of keto fries for a hearty lunch.

    I was trying for a spicy version of a KFC recipe to serve as a keto copycat version of chicken and fries. Although I have been making air fried chicken tenders with an almond flour coating, I tried a whey protein powder coating.

    chicken strips coated with spicy coating

    The whey protein powder coating was a hit with the Chief Taster. It gives the chicken tenders a crunchy coating and the Cajun spices gave the right amount of spice for him.

    How to make crunchy fried keto chicken in an air fryer

    This is a quick and simple recipe. You could prepare this ahead and keep the chicken tenders in a sealed container, in the fridge, until you are ready to fire up the air fryer.

    All you need to make this keto air fryer chicken recipe is:

    • Chicken breasts - I used skinless and boneless chicken breasts. You could keep the skin on for extra crispiness but the Chief Taste does not care for chicken skin. So it's left out for this recipe.
    • Egg - dipping the chicken strips into the beaten egg helps to coat the chicken strips.
    • Whey Protein Isolate Powder - Ensure that they protein powder is unflavoured and whey protein isolate. Other whey protein powders may have additives and sugar added, so check the labels.
    • Cajun seasoning - This can be changed to your taste.
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    Keto Air Fried Chicken Tenders

    Angela Coleby
    Spicy chicken tenders are coated with whey protein powder and air fried.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 417 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 chicken breasts skinless & boneless
    • 1 medium egg
    • ½ cup whey protein powder unflavoured
    • 2 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning

    Instructions
     

    • In a shallow bowl, beat the egg.
    • Place the protein powder and Cajun seasoning in a ziplock bag and shake to mix.
    • In a medium shallow bowl mix the whey protein powder with the cajun spice mix.
    • Cut the chicken breasts into strips
    • Dip each chicken strip into the beaten egg and place on a plate
    • Place a chicken strip into the ziplock bag and shake until the strip is completely covered.
    • Remove the chicken strip, place on a plate and repeat.
    • Spray the air fryer basket with oil
    • Place the chicken strips into the air fryer basket in asingle layer and spray with oil.
    • Cook at 180C/350 for 15- 20 minutes, flipping the chicken breasts over half way.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 74gFat: 11gFiber: 2g

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more information.

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