Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Craving a spicy, crispy, and keto-friendly meal? These Buffalo Chicken Tenders are pan-fried to golden perfection and tossed in zesty buffalo sauce. Perfect for a satisfying main dish or a healthy appetizer!
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Shallow Dishes
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup plain crushed pork rinds
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt Pinch of
- Light olive oil for frying
- Blue cheese dressing for serving (optional)
- Celery sticks for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crispy Breading: Get started by combining your crushed pork rinds, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, salt, and almond flour in a food processor. Pulse it down until it forms a super fine powder – this is your secret to wonderfully crispy tenders!
- Set Up Your Breading Station: Grab three shallow dishes. Fill one with your raw chicken tenders, another with the beaten eggs, and the third with your finely ground breading mixture. This makes the dipping process smooth and easy.
- Coat Each Tender Perfectly: Take each chicken tender and dip it first into the beaten egg, letting any extra drip off. Then, gently transfer it to the breading mixture, pressing lightly to ensure every inch is coated for maximum crispness.
- Pan-Fry to Golden Perfection: Heat a generous amount of light olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once sizzling, carefully place your breaded chicken tenders into the pan, making sure not to overcrowd it (cook in batches if needed). Fry for about 4-6 minutes on each side until they're beautifully golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
- Drain and Sauce Them Up: As the tenders finish cooking, remove them from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil. While they're still warm, drop the drained tenders into a bowl with the buffalo wing sauce. Toss them gently until each piece is wonderfully coated in that zesty sauce.
- Serve and Savor: Your delicious Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders are ready! Serve them hot, ideally with a side of creamy blue cheese dressing and crisp celery sticks for the ultimate healthy and satisfying meal.
Notes
Nutrition Information per serving: Calories: 288kcal, Total Carbs: 3g, Net Carbs: 3g, Fats: 11g, Protein: 39g.
