Oats Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Tenders

Crispy, golden chicken tenders are one of those crowd-pleasing classics that can feel off-limits the moment you start reading ingredient labels on store-bought breading mixes. This version skips the grain-based coatings entirely, relying on almond flour seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of cayenne to build a crust that's genuinely crunchy and packed with flavor. There's no oat flour, no breadcrumbs, nothing that would raise a red flag for anyone avoiding oats — just a clean, simple coating that happens to deliver serious crunch. The trick is a wire rack set inside the baking sheet, which lets hot air circulate all the way around each tender so the bottom gets just as crisp as the top without any deep frying. A quick egg wash helps the almond flour cling tightly, and a drizzle of avocado oil before they go into the oven pushes that coating into deep golden territory. Pull them out when the internal temperature hits 165°F and serve with a squeeze of lemon for a bright finish that cuts through the richness. These are the kind of tenders that disappear fast, whether you're feeding picky kids or just treating yourself to something satisfying on a weeknight.

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