Fructose Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Tenders

Crispy, golden chicken tenders are one of those comfort foods that can feel completely off-limits when you're managing fructose sensitivity — between the breadcrumbs, the sugary dipping sauces, and the mystery coatings, store-bought versions are almost always a no-go. This baked version keeps things clean and simple, using almond flour as the coating base so you get that satisfying crunch without any of the usual problem ingredients. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder bring serious depth of flavor, and a light drizzle of avocado oil before baking helps the crust turn genuinely golden rather than pale and sad. Setting the tenders on a wire rack is the real trick here — hot air circulates all the way around each piece, so you get even browning without flipping more than once. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens everything up and keeps the whole dish feeling light. These are the kind of tenders that disappear fast, so you might want to double the batch.

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