Cajun Fried Chicken (Low Carb Air Fryer Chicken Tenders)
Crispy Cajun fried chicken made in the air fryer with almond flour, pecans, parmesan, and Tony’s seasoning — a crunchy low carb air fryer chicken recipe perfect for diabetics and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cup 100% egg whites
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup pecans finely chopped or milled
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Tony Chachere’s Spice N Herbs Seasoning
- 1 tsp Tony Chachere’s Bold Seasoning
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins defrosted
- Non stick cooking spray
- Mardi Gras Dip Optional:
- 1 tsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1/4 cup light mayo
- 1 tsp Tony Chachere’s Spice N Herbs Seasoning
- 1 tsp Tony Chachere’s Bold Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Pour egg whites into a shallow dish; set aside.
- In another shallow dish, mix almond flour, pecans, parmesan, and seasonings.
- Spray air fryer basket with nonstick spray.
- Dip chicken into egg whites, then coat in almond flour mixture. Press gently.
- Arrange chicken in basket in a single layer (do not touch).
- Air fry at 360°F for 10 minutes.
- Flip chicken with tongs. Air fry 6–8 minutes more until golden and cooked through.
- Serve hot with Mardi Gras Dip (optional).
Notes
- Best crisp: don’t overcrowd the basket.
- For safety: cook chicken to 165°F internal temp.
- Nutrition varies depending on how much breading/egg whites are used.