What’s the best gluten-free flour for frying gluten-free chicken?

Rice flour, cornstarch, or a gluten free all purpose blend work well. Cornstarch gives the crispiest finish when pan frying or air frying this gluten free chicken tenders recipe .

Do I need eggs to make gluten free chicken tenders?

Not always. While eggs help the coating stick, you can use a flax egg or even dairy free milk alone if the breading is fine and sticky enough. This works well in our gluten free dairy free chicken tenders recipe .

Can I make chicken tenders with different flavored spices?

Yes! Add garlic powder, ranch seasoning, smoked paprika, or lemon pepper directly into the crumb coating. Seasoning your gluten free breaded chicken tenders recipe brings depth to every bite.

Can I make these gluten free chicken tenders in the air fryer?

Absolutely. The gluten free chicken tenders recipe air fryer method gives a crispy finish with less oil. Spray lightly with avocado oil and cook at 400°F for 10–12 minutes.

Gluten Free Chicken Tenders Recipe

Name: Gluten Free Chicken Tenders Recipe: Crispy, Baked or Air Fried
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1½ lbs chicken tenders or sliced chicken breasts; 1 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes; ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or oat milk); 1 large egg (or flax egg); ½ cup gluten-free flour or cornstarch; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; Avocado oil or olive oil spray

Description

This gluten free chicken tenders recipe is crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and made with simple ingredients. Air fryer and oven options included, plus dairy-free tips.

Ingredients

Scale

1½ lbs chicken tenders or sliced chicken breasts

1 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes

½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or oat milk)

1 large egg (or flax egg)

½ cup gluten-free flour or cornstarch

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Avocado oil or olive oil spray

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Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F or oven to 425°F. Line tray or basket with parchment or rack.

2. Set up 3 bowls: flour, egg + milk mixture, and spiced breadcrumbs.

3. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then egg mix, then breadcrumb coating.

4. For air fryer: place in basket, spray with oil, and cook 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.

5. For oven: place on wire rack over parchment-lined baking sheet, spray with oil, and bake 18–20 minutes, flipping once.

6. Serve warm with dipping sauce or over salad. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Make it dairy-free by using almond milk or oat milk.

Use crushed gluten-free crackers or cornflakes for extra crunch.

Double the batch and freeze before cooking—reheat in oven or air fryer.

Serve with your favorite gluten-free dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2–3 tenders
Calories: 320
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 85mg