Easy Juicy Chicken Tenders
Juicy air fryer delicious chicken tenders with a Parmesan pork rind crust. No flour, no oil, just 1g net carbs.
Servings 4
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Parchment paper
- Ziplock bag
- Meat mallet or food processor
- 2 Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 7 to 8 chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup pork cracklings pork rinds
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- Dash of salt and pepper for the eggs
Directions
- Place the pork cracklings in a ziplock bag and crush into small crumbles with a meat mallet, or pulse in a food processor.
- In a bowl, mix the crumbs, Parmesan, pepper, oregano, paprika, and garlic powder. Do not add salt.
- In a second bowl, whisk the eggs with a dash of salt and pepper.
- Line the air fryer tray with parchment paper. No oil needed.
- Pat the chicken dry. Dip each tender in the egg, then press into the crumb mixture to coat.
- Place the tenders on the tray in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes total, flipping halfway through.
- Check that the thickest tender reaches 165°F. Rest 2 minutes and serve.
Thicker tenderloins may need a few extra minutes.
You don't need to spray oil to tenders, the pork rinds have enough fat.
Nutrition
Macros per serving (4 servings): 300 cal | 42g protein | 12g fat | 0g fiber | 1g net carbs
Nutrition information is estimated and provided as a courtesy. It may vary based on ingredients and brands used. Always consult a nutrition professional for specific dietary needs.
