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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders – Gluten Free + Allergen Friendly

These gluten free air fryer chicken tenders are the perfect packable lunch for school & work! Not only are they gluten free they are also egg free, corn free, soy free & nut free with an equally delicious dairy & rice free option!

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Difficulty Level:

Easy Peasy,
DIY for older kids

Total Time:

20 mins

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Living with special dietary needs is challenging for everyone, but for children it is even harder! They have to sit and watch as their classmates at school eat “treat” lunches like pizza & chicken fingers and often feel left out at birthday parties where cake is served. This is one of the main reasons I wanted to create Turmeric Me Crazy, to help ease some of this pain and allow kids to be kids! I’ve created this chicken tender recipe to be free from all of the most common allergens in the hopes that ALL children (and adults too) can enjoy them!

The best part is…these air fryer chicken strips taste incredibly delicious! They are everything a chicken tender should be, crispy on the outside & deliciously moist on the inside! In fact, my children (and my husband 😉) request them so often that I make a large batch and place them in the freezer. That way, in 10 minutes flat I’ve got a lovely, hot packed lunch for them to take to school and work!

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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Gluten Free

These gluten free chicken tenders are the perfect packable lunch for school & work! Not only are they gluten free they are also egg free, corn free, soy free & nut free with an equally delicious dairy & rice free option!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8

Equipment Needed

Author: Trish

INGREDIENTS
 

For the Chicken

  • 500 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 8-10 chicken thighs, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1 Tbsp Butter melted (use more olive oil for dairy free)
  • 1 large Garlic Clove

For the Batter

  • ½ cup Rice Crumbs 120mL (use pea crumbs for rice free - see link in notes)
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese 120mL finely grated & fresh (use Nutritional Yeast for dairy free - see link in notes)
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder 5mL
  • 1 tsp Paprika 5mL
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika 2.5mL
  • ¾ tsp Kosher Salt 3.75mL (for lower sodium use 1/2 tsp or 2.5 mL)
  • ¼ tsp White Pepper 1.25mL
  • tsp Cayenne Pepper 0.63mL or a large pinch
  • 1/16 tsp Turmeric 0.3mL or a pinch

INSTRUCTIONS

"MISE EN PLACE"

  • Grab all ingredients & equipment. Then prep all ingredients.
  • Chicken - cut into 4 equal sized strips, removing any bones, large fat chunks, or little pieces of chicken (TIP: freeze these scrapes for making chicken stock!)

FOR THE CHICKEN BATTER

  • Place prepped chicken tenders into a bowl & add melted butter & olive oil (just olive oil for dairy free) and set aside.

BATTER

  • Whisk together rice or pea crumbs, parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast & all spices.
  • Coat all sides of each piece of chicken in the batter, and place in a single layer on a pan or dish.

AIR FRY (OR BAKE IN OVEN)

  • Preheat air fryer for 5-10 mins to 390°F (200°C). If using oven, preheat to 400°F (204°C) for 10-15 mins.
  • Add chicken tenders in a single layer to air fryer, ensuring not to overlap & cook for 10 mins. Flip at the 5-7 minute point to ensure both sides are perfectly crispy!
  • I highly recommend using an air fryer, as these chicken tenders turn out so perfectly this way, but If using an oven, cook for 10-12 mins (watch very closely as every oven is different. Remove from heat once slightly browned & crispy).
  • Remove from air fryer & enjoy!

TO FREEZE & COOK LATER

  • Once chicken tenders are coated in batter, place on a tray lined with parchment in a single layer with space between each piece & freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from freezer & place into a freezer safe air tight container.
  • When ready to cook, place frozen chicken tenders directly into air fryer & cook at 390°F (200°C) for 12-13 minutes until golden & crispy!

Notes

FOR RICE FREE:
FOR DAIRY FREE:
Nutrition was calculated with the dairy & rice containing versions.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders - Gluten Free
Amount per Serving
Calories
173
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9.3
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.3
g
21
%
Cholesterol
 
64
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
339
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
165
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
1.5
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.4
g
2
%
Protein
 
20.3
g
41
%
Calcium
 
68
mg
7
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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One Response

  1. 5 stars
    Incredibly tasty. What a treat and so easy to make. I am heading to Costco to buy a Ninja Air Fryer, I’ll look for the one you recommended. We cant wait to try it in air fryer, it was yummy in the oven.

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