Low Carb Airfried Chicken Nuggets

Crispy, golden, and guilt-free, these Low Carb Airfried Chicken Nuggets are the perfect healthy alternative to your favorite comfort food. Made with tender chicken breast, coated in a flavorful blend of almond flour, Parmesan cheese, and spices like garlic powder and paprika, each nugget is air-fried to perfection for a crunch that rivals deep frying—but without the extra oil and carbs. Ready in just under 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Gluten-free and keto-friendly, these chicken nuggets pair beautifully with your favorite low-carb dipping sauce. Enjoy a family favorite made healthier with the magic of the air fryer!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Chicken breast
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 for spraying Olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the chicken. Trim any excess fat and cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

Set up a breading station. In one shallow bowl, whisk the eggs together until smooth. In another shallow bowl, mix together the almond flour, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Dip each chicken cube into the egg mixture, coating it completely.

Step 4

Next, transfer the chicken into the almond flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated with the dry mixture. Press lightly to adhere the breading to the chicken.

Step 5

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes.

Step 6

Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Place the chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. Cook in batches if necessary.

Step 8

Air fry the chicken nuggets for 10-12 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time and spraying with a bit more olive oil, until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 9

Check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption.

Step 10

Serve the air-fried chicken nuggets immediately, with your choice of low-carb dipping sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(899.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2375.9

Total Fat 141.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 952.6mg	0%
Sodium 6434.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 4.1g
Protein 251.8g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 2964.8mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 1779.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.8%

Protein: 41.9%

Carbs: 5.3%