Slice the chicken breast into even, finger-sized strips.
Whisk the egg in a small shallow bowl until smooth.
In a separate shallow dish, combine the almond flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
Dip each chicken strip into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the almond flour spice mixture.
Lightly coat the breaded chicken with avocado oil and place in the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coating is golden-brown and the chicken is cooked through.
Toast the whole grain waffle until it is firm and slightly crisp.
Place the crispy chicken tenders on top of the toasted waffle and finish with a drizzle of maple syrup.