Paleo Airfried Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly delicious, these Paleo Airfried Chicken Nuggets are the perfect guilt-free indulgence! Made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour and coconut flour, these nuggets are both grain-free and gluten-free, catering to paleo and low-carb diets. A mouthwatering blend of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika gives these nuggets a bold, savory flavor, while the air fryer method ensures a crunchy exterior without the need for excess oil. Quick to prepare and ready in just 30 minutes, these bite-sized pieces of perfection are ideal for family meals, game-day snacks, or healthy weeknight dinners. Serve them with your favorite paleo dipping sauce and watch them disappear in no time!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 2 tablespoons Coconut flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- None Avocado oil spray
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Cut the chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches each.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
In another bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.
Step 5
Dip each chicken piece into the egg, ensuring it is evenly coated, then roll it in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
Step 6
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray.
Step 7
Place the coated chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Step 8
Spray a light coat of avocado oil over the top of the chicken nuggets.
Step 9
Cook for 8 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Flip the nuggets and cook for an additional 7 minutes or until the nuggets are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Step 10
Remove the chicken nuggets from the air fryer and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (907.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1786.5 |
| Total Fat 82.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 888.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2973.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.4g | |
| Protein 225.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
| Calcium 386.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1904.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories