Air Fryer Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders with Tapioca Flour Coating

Enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal with these air fryer chicken tenders, specially crafted to meet various dietary needs. High in protein and low in fat, this dish is perfect for weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight. Coated in a crispy tapioca flour blend seasoned with turmeric, paprika, and garlic powder, these tenders provide a satisfying crunch without any allergens or inflammatory ingredients.


Served with fresh lemon wedges and garnished with parsley, this recipe highlights bright, Mediterranean flavors while ensuring a wholesome dining experience. With simple preparation and a robust flavor profile, you can whip up these healthy tenders quickly, making them ideal for busy weeknights. Not only does this recipe cater to your dietary restrictions, but it also delivers on taste and nutrition, proving that healthy eating can be enjoyable and easy to achieve. These chicken tenders are sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation, perfect as a main dish or a protein-packed snack.

Overview

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

30 min

Yield

4 servings

Serving Size

2 pieces (150 grams)

Chicken Breast

Skinless and boneless, cut into strips

1 pound

Tapioca Flour

For gluten-free breading

1/2 cup

Olive Oil

For coating

2 tablespoons

Turmeric Powder

1 teaspoon

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

1 teaspoon

Salt

Adjust to taste

1/2 teaspoon

Black Pepper

Freshly ground, adjust to taste

1/4 teaspoon

Lemon

Juiced, for serving

1

Fresh Parsley

Chopped, for garnish

1/4 cup

Steps

 
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Nutrition Facts

Calories per Serving

220

Total Fat

7g

Saturated Fat

1g

Trans Fat

0g

Monounsaturated Fat

6g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

70mg

Sodium

300mg

Total Carbohydrates

16g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Soluble Fiber

0.5g

Insoluble Fiber

1.5g

Total Sugars

0g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

30g

Calcium

20mg

Iron

1.5mg

Potassium

450mg

Vitamin A

50mcg

Vitamin C

2mg

Phosphorus

200mg

This recipe was crafted to avoid the following ingredients:
Almonds
Banana
Barley
Brussels Sprouts
Cauliflower
Corn
Durum Wheat
Egg
Eggplant
Fig
Food Dyes
Goat's Milk
Lactose
Mushroom
Peanuts
Peppers
Phenylalanine
Processed Ingredients
Saccharin (Sweet 'N Low)
Sucralose (Splenda)
Sugar
Sugar Alcohols
Sunflower Seeds
Tree Nuts
Watermelon
Wheat
Whey
Xylitol
Broccoli
Buckwheat
Cantaloupe
Dairy
Gluten
Grapes
Honeydew
Hops
Mango
Maltitol
Plum
Rye
Sorbitol
Yeast