Crispy Air Fryer Paleo Chicken Strips
These crispy air fryer paleo chicken strips are made with almond flour, tapioca flour, and a blend of spices, and they're cooked to perfection in the air fryer. They're a healthier alternative to traditional chicken strips, and they're just as delicious. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a satisfying snack or meal.
Chicken strips are a classic American comfort food, but they're often made with unhealthy ingredients like white flour and vegetable oil. This recipe for crispy air fryer paleo chicken strips is a healthier alternative, made with almond flour, tapioca flour, and a blend of spices. The chicken strips are cooked in the air fryer, which gives them a crispy exterior and a juicy interior.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken strips, almond flour, tapioca flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Add the olive oil and toss again.
  5. Spread the chicken strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  6. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Shake the basket halfway through cooking.
  8. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Why It Works
  • Almond flour and tapioca flour are both gluten-free and grain-free, making these chicken strips a good option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
  • Almond flour is also a good source of protein and fiber, making these chicken strips a more filling snack or meal.
  • The air fryer cooks the chicken strips quickly and evenly, resulting in a crispy exterior and a juicy interior.
  • The blend of spices gives the chicken strips a delicious flavor that's perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.