Easy Keto Air Fryer Chicken Strips

Are you new to Keto or new to owning an air fryer? Try this easy Keto recipe for beginners! Hand-cut chicken tenders are “breaded” with just one ingredient: parmesan cheese. Then, the chicken strips are cooked in your air fryer. The whole recipe can be prepped and cooked in under 30 minutes. Include these air fryer chicken tenders with your lunch or dinner recipe - just add a side course. This is also a great recipe to use if you are meal prepping. You can keep the chicken strips in your refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Add more fat to the recipe

This is a great, easy recipe to get the protein you need for the day in one Keto meal. To add extra fat to your meal, an easy tip is to use a high-fat dipping sauce. Try an aioli made with mayonnaise and olive oil. You can also add mayonnaise to a small amount of ketchup. If you don’t like mayonnaise, try making the Carb Manager Cheese Sauce for dipping your chicken strips into.

Can I use other cheese to coat the chicken strips?

The reason parmesan cheese can act as a “breading” on your chicken is that it is a hard cheese. Hard cheese has a higher melting point, so it stays firm by the time your chicken is done cooking. Grated parmesan cheese sticks just like bread crumbs too. Using other cheese, like cheddar or mozzarella, won’t work as they will melt.

Recommended sides

If you like your greens, saute vegetables with butter or use a high-fat dressing on a salad. Other high-fat and low-carb Keto side dishes might include Keto cauliflower mac and cheese, creamy mushrooms, or something made with fathead dough. Check out Carb Manager’s many “fathead” recipes for more high-fat side dishes.