Walnut Free Paleo Almond Flour Chicken Tenders

Crispy, golden chicken tenders that skip the breadcrumbs entirely — this oven-baked version uses almond flour as the coating, delivering a satisfying crunch that holds up beautifully without any tree nuts you'd rather avoid. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder give the crust serious depth, while a touch of cayenne adds just enough heat to keep things interesting. The trick to getting that deep golden finish is a wire rack set inside the baking sheet, which lets hot air circulate all the way around each tender so nothing goes soggy on the bottom. A quick drizzle of avocado oil over the coated pieces before they go into the oven is what pushes the crust from pale to properly crisp. These are the kind of tenders that genuinely compete with anything fried, and they come together with a simple three-bowl dredging setup that makes the whole process feel effortless. Squeeze a little lemon over the top right before serving and you've got a bright, clean finish that ties everything together.

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