Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce, paired with creamy ranch dip and celery sticks.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken Tenders

01 - 1 lb chicken tenders
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
04 - 1 cup almond flour
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil for frying

→ Buffalo Sauce

12 - 1/3 cup hot sauce
13 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
14 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Ranch Dip

15 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
16 - 1/4 cup sour cream
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
20 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
21 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
22 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
23 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Sides

24 - 4 large celery stalks, cut into sticks

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and heavy cream until well combined.
03 - In another bowl, combine almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the almond flour mixture. Place coated tenders on a plate.
05 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken tenders in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake tenders in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cooked through.
07 - While tenders bake, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and garlic powder in a bowl.
08 - In a separate bowl, mix all ranch dip ingredients until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
09 - Once chicken tenders are cooked, toss them in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
10 - Serve buffalo ranch chicken tenders with celery sticks and the homemade ranch dip.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Perfectly keto-friendly with only 3g net carbs per serving
  • Double-cooking method ensures tenders are crispy outside, juicy inside
  • Homemade ranch dip made with fresh herbs elevates the entire dish
  • Ready in just 35 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner
  • Great for meal prep—tenders reheat well without losing crispiness
02 -
  • Use kitchen tongs when coating and frying the tenders to keep your fingers clean and prevent the coating from sticking to your hands
  • Let the ranch dip chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to fully develop
  • For meal prep, store the chicken tenders separate from the sauce and toss them just before serving to maintain crispiness
  • Reheat leftover tenders in an air fryer or oven rather than microwave to restore their crunch
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