Mmmmm Keto Oven Baked Chicken Tenders With Parmesan Mayonnaise– what could be better? These flavoursome little crispy keto chicken wedges are perfect for kids or fussy eaters, because who doesn’t love some crumbed chicken? The parmesan crumb gives it some wonderful flavour and crispiness, without having to fry them.
Before you scroll to the recipe, below I’ve tried to answer any questions you may have, including storage tips, sourcing ingredients and substitutions
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Keto Oven Baked Chicken Tenders With Parmesan Mayonnaise Summary
- Ingredient tips
- Recipe tips
- Substitutions and sweetener tips
- Storage tips
- How many carbs in Keto Oven Baked Chicken Tenders With Parmesan Mayonnaise?
Using a few spices and almond flour, they are baked in the oven for maximum juiciness but could also be fried in oil until super crunchy and crispy!
I like to oven bake them because I hate messing up my kitchen with oil and then having to drain the oil. Simple is best and these Keto Chicken tenders fit the bill for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients for Keto Oven Baked Chicken Tenders With Parmesan Mayonnaise
These simple chicken tenders are perfect to please even the fussiest eaters!
Oven baked to juicy perfection, they are paired with a simple parmesan mayo for extra dipping enjoyment.
You will need:
- Chicken tenderloins
- Paprika
- Almond flour
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Cayenne
I have paired these Keto oven baked Chicken Tenders with a parmesan mayonnaise.
- Mayonnaise
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Parmesan cheese
Substitutions and Ingredient tips
As always, if you are using a store bought mayonnaise, it’s important to check the ingredients to make sure they don’t sneak any nasties in that could add to your carb count.
These tasty little Keto Oven Baked Chicken Tenders stay really nice and moist if cooked until JUST done, so keep on eye on them.
Look at that moist, flakey chicken.
You could also just have these as is, as they have plenty of flavour going on anyway but everyone loves dipping chicken in sauces, am I right?
Paprika is the hero spice here. I usually use plain paprika, but have also used sweet and smokey paprika for these keto oven baked chicken tenders to add some extra flavour, and they were REALLY yum.
Tips for making Keto Oven Baked Chicken Tenders With Parmesan Mayonnaise
Here’s the step-by-step cooking instruction
- Preheat the oven to 200C / 392F and line a baking tray with baking paper and spray with cooking spray.
- Combine the almond flour with spices on a plate and mix to combine thoroughly. In a separate flat bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water until well combined.
- Dip each chicken tender in egg, and then into the spiced almond flour mixture, ensuring even coverage. Lay each chicken tender on the baking tray with the thinner ends facing the centre of the tray.
- Spray the top of the chicken with olive oil cooking spray and bake for 25 – 30 minutes, flipping after 15 minutes and spraying again with cooking spray to help them crisp up.
- Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise with spices and parmesan cheese and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Storage tips
- Fridge: It will be good in the fridge for a couple of days, making them perfect for a quick and tasty food treat. They won’t crisp up quite the same but will still be delicious.
- Freezer: Keto Oven Baked Chicken Tenders is a freezer-friendly recipe however, before placing them into freezer bags, make sure that the chicken tenders are cooled.
How many carbs in Keto Oven Baked Chicken Tenders With Parmesan Mayonnaise?
As you will see in the nutrition panel below, this Recipe Name has 4 grams of carbs and 1 grams of fiber per serve. This equates to 3 grams net carbs.
Perfect served with your favourite salad, and since they are so low carb are great to have with a loaded salad!
SAVE KETO OVEN CHICKEN TENDERS WITH PARMESAN TO PINTEREST FOR LATER
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Oven Baked Keto Crispy Chicken Tenders
These simple chicken tenders are perfect to please even the fussiest eaters! Oven baked to juicy perfection, they are paired with a simple parmesan mayo for extra dipping enjoyment.
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken tenderloins, approx 12 tenders
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- Cooking spray, I use olive oil
Parmesan Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspooon pepper
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C / 392F and line a baking tray with baking paper and spray with cooking spray.
- Combine the almond flour with spices on a plate and mix to combine thoroughly. In a separate flat bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water until well combined.
- Dip each chicken tender in egg, and then into the spiced almond flour mixture, ensuring even coverage. Lay each chicken tender on the baking tray with the thinner ends facing the centre of the tray.
- Spray the top of the chicken with olive oil cooking spray and bake for 25 – 30 minutes, flipping after 15 minutes and spraying again with cooking spray to help them crisp up.
- Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise with spices and parmesan cheese and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 444Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 670mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 32g
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