Keto Chicken Nuggets

Total Time Prep Time: 10 mins. Cook Time: 8 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
If you thought it would be complicated to make your own keto chicken nuggets, think again! Use your air fryer to make this chicken nugget recipe in no time.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, cut into 2-in. chunks

Directions

  1. Preheat air-fryer to 400°.
  2. Place beaten eggs in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine almond flour, Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Dip each chicken chunk in egg, then the almond flour mixture, coating all sides. Shake excess breading from the chicken; transfer to a plate.
  3. Coat basket with cooking spray. Place breaded nuggets in the air fryer basket 1/2-in. apart; spritz nuggets with cooking spray. Cook 4 minutes; turn each nugget, spritz with cooking spray. Cook another 4 minutes or until breading is crispy and nuggets are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 389 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 189mg cholesterol, 997mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 54g protein.

These crispy and delicious keto chicken nuggets are made with almond flour. Like non-keto chicken nuggets, the flavor can be customized by adding your favorite seasonings. But this garlic, onion and paprika blend is a great place to start. The nuggets taste great on their own or with a keto-friendly dipping sauce. —Kristina Vanni, North Hollywood, California
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