Emulsifier Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Tenders

Crispy, golden chicken tenders are one of those comfort foods that can feel completely off-limits once you start reading the ingredient labels on store-bought versions — emulsifiers, stabilizers, and mystery additives hiding in the breading. This recipe keeps things refreshingly clean, relying on almond flour, eggs, and a punchy spice blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder to build serious flavor without any of that. The avocado oil drizzled over the top before baking is what takes the coating from pale and soft to genuinely crunchy and deep golden. Baking on a wire rack is a smart move here — it lets hot air circulate all the way around each tender so you get that satisfying crunch on every side. A squeeze of lemon right before eating brightens everything up and cuts through the richness of the almond flour crust. These are the kind of tenders that disappear fast, whether you're feeding picky kids or just treating yourself to something that tastes indulgent but is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients.

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