Crispy Zero Carb Chicken Tenders – 17-Minute Air-Fryer Recipe
These crispy chicken tenders are coated in a cheesy Parmesan crust and flavored with ranch seasoning, making them a perfect low‑carb, high‑protein snack. The air‑fryer gives them a golden crunch without any breading, and they’re ready in just minutes.
Recipe by iRick Wiggins· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup Parmesan
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
Instructions
- 1Place the chicken tenders in a large bowl.
- 2Add the grated Parmesan, melted butter, and ranch seasoning.
- 3Toss all ingredients together until each tender is evenly coated.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- 5Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket.
- 6Air‑fry for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway through, until the coating is golden and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- 7Remove from the air fryer, let cool briefly, and serve.
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Even coating
Toss the chicken with Parmesan, butter, and ranch until each tender is fully covered before cooking.
Preheat the air fryer
Preheat to 400°F before adding the coated tenders.
Turn halfway
Flip the tenders halfway through the 10–12 minute cook.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Crispy Zero Carb Chicken Tenders?
- About 17 minutes in total: 5 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Crispy Zero Carb Chicken Tenders recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Crispy Zero Carb Chicken Tenders recipe come from?
- It was shared by iRick Wiggins on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.