Who said eating gluten-free had to be boring? These gluten-free air fryer chicken tenders are oh-so-juicy on the inside with a crisp outside coating. They’re super easy to make, and the air fryer has them ready in no time. Dip them in your favorite sauce or chop them up and serve in a salad.
My Air Fryer of Choice
I have the 5.8 quart Cosori air fryer. It is rectangular, sleek, and black, and the buttons light up only when you press them. It is large enough that I do not have to make 2 batches, so I can cook this recipe all at once. No one enjoys waiting for their food to cook. And it’s dishwasher safe, too!
Gluten-Free Air Fryer Chicken Ingredients
Chicken
I prefer to buy chicken breast tenders since they are already cut into the perfect pieces. I try to buy chicken that is organic, free-range, and non-GMO.
Flour
My go-to gluten-free flour is Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour. You can literally swap it in any recipe that calls for all-purpose flour, and the final product turns out great! I’ve made everything from cupcakes to chicken katsu, and more with this flour.
Eggs
I buy pasture-raised eggs because the chickens that lay these eggs have space to roam around, and they eat a more natural diet vs. a grain-based diet.
Panko Bread Crumbs
My favorite brand of gluten-free panko bread crumbs is Kikkoman. The panko bread crumbs give the chicken tenders a nice crunch.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- 3 shallow bowls or pie tins
Recipe
Serving Size: 2-3 people
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
- ~1 lb of chicken breast tenders
- 1 cup of gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup of gluten-free panko
- Dipping sauce of choice
Instructions
- Place 3 shallow, wide bowls (or pie tins) side by side.
- Add gluten-free flour, eggs, and gluten-free panko to separate bowls.
- Coat chicken tender strip in gluten-free flour, then eggs, then panko.
- Repeat for each chicken tender.
- Lay chicken tenders in air fryer.
- Air fry at 400ºF for about 6 minutes on each side.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
I hope you enjoy this healthy recipe version of the classic American chicken tender. Find more gluten-free recipes on my Instagram (@nutritionbymegan) and the blog!