Homemade Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Dip
These homemade chicken fingers are a healthier alternative to the traditional fried version, and they're just as delicious. They're made with a flavorful blend of almond flour, coconut flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. The chicken fingers are then dipped in an egg wash and rolled in the flour mixture before being air fried until golden brown. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as honey mustard or barbecue sauce.
The chicken finger is a beloved American classic, but it's not exactly known for its health benefits. Traditional chicken fingers are typically breaded and deep-fried, which adds a lot of calories and fat. This recipe for homemade chicken fingers is a healthier alternative that's just as delicious as the traditional version. It uses almond flour and coconut flour instead of bread crumbs, which reduces the calories and carbs. The chicken fingers are then air fried instead of deep-fried, which further reduces the fat content. The result is a crispy, flavorful chicken finger that you can feel good about eating.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten
Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip the chicken strips in the egg, then roll them in the almond flour mixture.
  4. Place the chicken strips in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
  5. Serve the chicken fingers with the honey mustard dip.
Why It Works
  • Using almond flour and coconut flour instead of bread crumbs reduces the calories and carbs.
  • Air frying the chicken fingers instead of deep-frying reduces the fat content.
  • The combination of almond flour, coconut flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper creates a flavorful breading that's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.