Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe - WonkyWonderful (2024)

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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are better than any fast food. You’ll never want to hit the drive-thru again once you make this copycat recipe. These chicken bites are made with simple ingredients and are Paleo, Keto, Low Carb, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Whole30 and Gluten Free.

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How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets – Keto, Low Crab, Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Step 1: Preheat air fryer at 400ºF for 5 minutes.

Step 2: Coat chicken nuggets bites in egg then dredge in almond flour mixture. Once all nuggets are coated in flour, dredge a second time.

Step 3: Evenly layer nuggets in oiled air fryer basket and air fry at 400ºF for 10-12 minutes.

Can Chicken Nuggets Be Healthy

Yes! Thanks to air fryer technology we can enjoy healthy chicken nuggets with crips outsides and juicy insides. Here is the air fryer I use:Power Air Fryer XLAir Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe - WonkyWonderful (2)

These nuggets are also healthier than store bought or fast-food because you control the ingredients. No weird chemicals or mystery meats are involved in this recipe. And because we use almond flour this recipe is gluten free.

Here are some healthy homemade recipes for chicken nuggets dips: Dairy Free Ranch, Peach Barbecue Sauce & Homemade Ketchup.

If you like this recipe you will love this AIR FRYER CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE. . .perfect for an easy dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients Needed For Homemade Chicken Nuggets – Air Fryer

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • Large Egg
  • Almond Flour
  • Sea Salt
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Garlic Powder
  • Chili Powder

More Air Fryer Recipes:

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Legs
Fried Pickles – Air Fryer
Potato Wedges in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Hot Dogs

Watch the video to see these Chicken Nuggets being prepared. Sometimes it helps to have a visual example and you will see just how easy this recipe really is!

Tools You Need for this Recipe:Power Air Fryer XLAir Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe - WonkyWonderful (5)+Sharp Knife+Good Cutting Board

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe - WonkyWonderful (6)

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are better than any fast food. You'll never want to hit the drive-thru again once you make this copycat recipe. These chicken bites are made with simple ingredients and are Paleo, Keto, Low Carb, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Whole30 and Gluten Free.

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, (cut into 1" nuggets)
  • 1 Large Egg, (beaten)
  • 1 Cup Almond Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder, (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep ingredients:
  2. Cut chicken breast into nuggets.
  3. Lightly beat egg in a bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder and chili powder.
  5. Preheat air fryer at 400ºF for 5 minutes.
  6. While air fryer is preheating prepare nuggets.
  7. Coat chicken nuggets bites in egg then dredge in almond flour mixture. Once all nuggets are coated in flour, dredge a second time.
  8. Evenly layer nuggets in oiled air fryer basket and air fry at 400ºF for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. Give them a shake about half way through cooking time. (I usually break the largest nugget apart to check for doneness) Do Not Forget To Oil The Basket!

Notes

This recipe yields approximately 12 nuggets - 2 servings.

If doubling this recipe, nuggets need to be air fried in 2 separate batches to ensure a crisp outer coating.

These are best eaten fresh. If reheating, air fry for 2 minutes at 400ºF to crisp back up.

Nutrition Information

Yield 2Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 746Total Fat 39gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 31gCholesterol 286mgSodium 2359mgCarbohydrates 15gFiber 8gSugar 3gProtein 86g

Nutritional information on WonkyWonderful is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.

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  1. Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe - WonkyWonderful (8)Erin says

    These were so good! Will totally make again. We have a nut allergy in our fam so I used sunflower seed flour instead of almond and they turned out great! Thanks 🙂

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  2. Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe - WonkyWonderful (9)Jules says

    Where does the 39 grams of fat come from? If this is an air fryer, really, very minimum oil should be used. It’s just that 39 grams of fat is more than a Big Mac. Please let me know how this can be less fattening.

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  3. Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe - WonkyWonderful (10)Amy says

    Almond flour is very high in fat. Use different flour for a lot less fat

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  4. Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe - WonkyWonderful (11)Ben says

    Jules – the majority of the fat comes from the almond flour coating. The 1/2 cup of almond flour in each serving is 30 grams of fat. Almond fats are better for you than the fats in a Big Mac … but this may be better for you than fast food, the recipe is not exactly healthy. It’s still fried food with a lot of salt.

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  5. Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe - WonkyWonderful (12)Sue says

    Nuts are very high in fat, it’s basically from the almond flour.

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  6. Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe - WonkyWonderful (13)Sabrinah says

    By not using almond flour. Use regular four or gluten free.

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  7. Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe - WonkyWonderful (14)Becca says

    But then it isn’t keto.

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