Recipe

Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Marinated chicken tenders infused with bright lemon, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs turn wonderfully crisp and juicy in the air fryer.

Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Total time

55 min

Servings

6

Net carbs

1g

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Ingredients

What you need

Adjust servings

6 servings
6
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice (about one medium lemon)
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced or crushed in a garlic press)
  • 2 tablespoon dried rosemary (or 1/4 cup fresh chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins

Instructions

How to cook it

Prep timer

55:00

Cooking cue

Cook until the thickest piece reaches 165F and the juices run clear.

  1. 1. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, crushed garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  2. 2. Place chicken tenderloins in a resealable bag or container, pour marinade over top, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  3. 3. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F, remove chicken from marinade and discard excess liquid, then arrange tenders in a single layer in the basket.
  4. 4. Cook for 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Cook until the thickest piece reaches 165F and the juices run clear.
  6. 5. Repeat in batches if necessary until all tenders are cooked, then serve immediately plain or with your favorite sugar-free dipping sauce.

Source & attribution

Explorer Momma · IMPORTED

https://diet.driv.space/recipes/keto-air-fryer-chicken-tendersExplorer Momma reference: https://explorermomma.com/keto-air-fryer-chicken-tenders-greek/

Rated 5/5 from 33 ratings on Explorer Momma. Method rewritten in-house; see source for the publisher's original.