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Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders Recipe (Air Fryer or Oven)

These gluten-free chicken tenders are crispy, juicy, and packed with flavour - made from simple pantry staples and coated in crushed gluten-free cornflakes for the ultimate crunch.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Gluten-Free Meals
Keyword: Air Fryer, Gluten-Free Meals
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer or Oven

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast fillets or tenderloins, cut into strips
  • 3 tablespoons gluten-free cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 cups gluten-free cornflakes
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt/powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • Olive oil spray (or oil of choice)

Instructions

  • Add gluten-free cornflakes to a large ziplock bag with smoked paprika, garlic salt, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, and white pepper. Gently crush with your hands or a rolling pin until mostly fine, but still with some texture.
  • Place cornflour mix in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and the seasoned cornflake mixture in a third.
  • Coat the chicken: dip each chicken piece into cornflour (shake off excess), then egg, then coat in the crushed cornflake mixture, pressing gently so it sticks.
  • Air fry: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Arrange chicken in a single layer (don't overcrowd) and spray the tops lightly. Air fry at 195°C (380°F) for 15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden, crispy, and cooked through.
  • Or bake in the oven at 210°C (425°F) for 18 - 22 minutes, turning halfway.
  • Check doneness - the chicken should be tender inside and crunchy on the outside, with no pink remaining.

Notes

  • Always use gluten-free cornflakes (I used Kellogg’s Gluten-Free Corn Flakes).
  • Reheat in air fryer for 3 - 4 minutes, or from frozen for 8 - 10 minutes.
  • For extra flavour, add cayenne or serve with habanero mayo for adults.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 1376mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 745IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg