Start by cutting your butterflied chicken pieces into 1.5-2 inch wide strips, lengthwise to make your chicken tenders. You can also buy pre-cut chicken tenders at your local grocery store too to skip this step.

In a bowl, combine the arrowroot powder and 1 tbsp. of the Spicy Cajun Dry Rub. Once mixed, toss evenly throughout the raw chicken pieces so they are completely coated.

Set up two mixing bowls or shallow dishes. Crack your 2 eggs into one dish and add the water. Whisk until mixed and set aside.

In the other dish, combine your almond flour and the remaining 1 tbsp. of Cajun Dry Rub and mix until combined.

Take your pre-coated chicken strips and dip them one at a time in the egg wash, then into the seasoned almond flour. Press down slightly so it coats nicely.

Transfer the coated chicken strip to a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken. Discard the egg wash and any leftover almond flour.

Air Frying: Preheat your air fryer to manufacturers settings. Then place them on a single layer, spray the top with cooking spray, and cook at 375 F. for about 8-10 minutes. Flip them half way through for even browning. Check the final temperature with a thermometer, it should reach 165 F.

Shallow Pan Fry: Use a heavy bottom skillet and cover the bottom generously in avocado oil. This oil works best because it won't burn your almond flour as easily and has a higher smoke point too. Heat to medium high heat and place chicken into the frying pan in batches. Cook about 2-3 minutes per side total. Check with a thermometer that they reach 165 F.

Baking: Preheat your oven to 425 F. Place foil over the bottom of a baking sheet and a cooling rack over the top. Spray the rack so the flour doesn't stick. Place each strip onto the cooling rack and then bake about 6 minutes, flip and bake another 6-8 minutes. If you like them a little more crispy/ golden brown, carefully broil them for a few minutes before removing from the oven. They need to be cooked to 165 F. internally.

Serve your almond flour Cajun chicken strips with the keto Carolina mustard sauce or other sauce ideas linked above in the post.