Sweet and Spicy Keto Chicken Tenders Recipe

This Sweet and Spicy Keto Chicken Tenders Recipe is sure to become your new favorite keto recipe. Tender, juicy chicken strips, breaded and baked until crispy, then coated in a perfectly sweet and spicy sauce. They are low carb, gluten free, and keto-friendly. Just 3 net carbs per serving.

To make this in the air fryer, follow the same instructions but cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked all the way through and is crispy. 

Ingredients:

for the breaded chicken tenders:

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into tenders sized pieces

sea salt and black pepper

3 large eggs

1 ½ cups blanched almond flour (I use this brand)

½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese

½ cup coconut flour (I use this brand)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

cooking spray (avocado oil spray, coconut oil spray or ghee spray)

for the sweet and spicy sauce:

1 tablespoon hot sauce, more to taste

⅓ cup powdered sweetener (I use this brand)

½ cup water

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

¼ cup tomato paste

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, more to taste

2 tablespoons melted butter