Beef Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Tenders

Crispy, golden, and packed with smoky-garlicky flavor, these baked chicken tenders deliver everything you love about the classic without a single breadcrumb in sight. The secret is a well-seasoned almond flour coating that crisps up beautifully in a hot oven, giving you that satisfying crunch without any grain-based fillers or mystery additives. A wire rack set over the baking sheet lets hot air circulate all the way around each tender, so you get even browning on every side — no deep fryer, no mess. The egg wash locks the coating in place, and a drizzle of avocado oil before baking pushes the crust right over the edge into genuinely crunchy territory. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and an optional hit of cayenne make the seasoning bold enough to stand on its own, though a squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens the whole plate. These are the kind of tenders that disappear fast, whether you're feeding picky kids or just treating yourself to something that feels indulgent but is actually pretty clean.

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