These gluten free chicken tenders are, indeed, very easy to prepare, flavorful, and crispy. The tender and juicy chicken coated with bread crumbs is perfect.

You can serve these strips of chicken immediately by organizing them in the oven or air fryer along with your preferred dipping sauce.

Everyone likes the taste of these chicken tenders regardless of age.

What Will You Love About This Recipe

People love gluten free chicken tenders. I enjoy having them with garlic mayo sauce. Just imagine the smell of garlic, and the richness of mayo makes it super delicious.

Using the right seasoning and cooking methods, gluten-free chicken tenders can taste just as good as traditional ones.

When cooked well, they turn crispy and acquire a delicious crunch. Because of the flour and cooking method, the tenders can be healthier than the conventional ones.

Gluten free tenders can easily be savored by people with gluten sensitivity without risking their health.

How to make Gluten Free Chicken Tenders

With a little preparation, homemade gluten free chicken tenders are quick and easy to make. Additionally, you can season or bread them according to your taste.

Usually, I prepare these tenders on weekends with my favorite dip sauce. Join me for this weekend’s special recipe.

You can keep these gluten free chicken tenders in the refrigerator for three days, but they might not be the same crispy on reheating. Better consume them fresh!

Ingredients

You will need the following easy-to-have ingredients for this recipe:

Chicken tenders = 1 pound (about 8 tenders)
Paprika = 1 teaspoon
Garlic powder = 1 teaspoon
Onion powder = 1 teaspoon
Gluten free all-purpose flour = ⅓ cup
Salt = 2 teaspoons
Eggs = 2
Gluten free breadcrumbs = 1 ¼ cups
Old bay seasoning = 2 teaspoons

Instructions to make Gluten Free Chicken Tenders

Get ready to prepare the tenders and follow the given instructions:

Step 1

To preheat the air fryer, set the temperature at 380 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Pound the chicken breasts, removing their chunky particles and cutting them into strips.

Step 3

Pour flour, paprika, onion powder, garlic, and salt into a bowl to whisk them together.

Step 4

Beat the eggs in another bowl. Add old bay seasonings and breadcrumbs to another bowl.

Step 5

Toss to coat the chicken tenders after adding them to the bowl with the flour.

Step 6

Press the breadcrumbs onto each piece after dipping each item in the eggs and then the breadcrumbs. You can do it again for a heavier covering.

Step 7

With this, put the chicken ready in the air fryer basket and give it some light oil spray.

Step 8

Cook in an air fryer for 12 to 16 minutes, turning about halfway, until the centers are done and the exteriors are golden and crispy.

Step 9

Serve with ketchup and enjoy after allowing it to cool slightly.

Recipe Variations

You can replace a few ingredients in the recipe if you want.

Almond flour

If you are looking for a low-carb option, use bread crumbs and almond flour in equal quantity.

Corn flakes

Great crunch and a slightly sweet flavor could be added to the chicken tenders by coating them with crushed gluten-free cornflakes instead of bread crumbs.

Cornflour

Mix non-dairy milk with a spoonful of gluten-free flour or cornstarch to achieve an almost similar binding effect to get an egg-free coating.

Seasonings

Add your favorite seasonings, like Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, or black peppers, to enhance taste.

Recipe Tips

Here are some tips for the best gluten-free chicken tenders:

Serve the chicken tender with ketchup, barbecue sauce, or any other sauce of your choice with French fries to look classy.
These tenders taste great with Caesar salad. Even you can add them to any salad you prefer.
After coating the chicken tenders, leave them for a few minutes. They will absorb the flavor, and the coating will not shed while frying.
Be conscious about adjusting the temperature. High temperatures can burn the tender’s crust while leaving the chicken uncooked inside the tenders. Likewise, the chicken tenders absorb more oil at very low temperatures.

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