Do you know those chicken nuggets from your favorite fast-food place that you had to give up when you went on a keto diet? We’re here to tell you that you don’t have to ignore your cravings anymore!
Our Air Fried Keto Chicken Nuggets recipe will give you the same satisfaction as eating those carb-laden ones from McDonalds, but without the bloating, weight gain, and GI upset that surely follows.
This recipe is great for a snack when dipped in your favorite low-carb sauce. It can also be turned into a meal when served with a salad or some low-carb vegetables, such as grilled, sauteed, or steamed asparagus and broccoli.
Additionally, these air fried nuggets are perfect for little fingers. They are sure to please even the pickiest kids.
You can enhance the quality of your nuggets by buying organic, pasture-raised chicken that is free from antibiotics. The same goes for your egg.
Traditional chicken nuggets are breaded with enriched wheat or white flour, which contains inflammatory gluten and too many carbs to be consumed on a keto diet.
Our recipe uses almond flour instead. It’s a great source of healthy fats and fiber with very few carbs. When you switch from traditional breading to almond flour, you won’t experience the brain fog, bloating and GI complications anymore.
Traditional chicken nuggets don’t use cheese, but our recipe calls for a bit of Parmesan. This provides incredible flavor as well as a good source of calcium.
Lastly, our recipe uses chili powder, garlic, and paprika for flavoring. These spices contribute vitamin C, B vitamins, minerals, and other antioxidants to the dish.
If you don’t like heat, you can use other spices instead. Try oregano, parsley, thyme, or even cumin. No matter how you season them, these nuggets won’t disappoint! Plus, they are done in 8 minutes.
How to Make Low Carb Chicken Nuggets Using Air Fryer
1️⃣ Preheat your air fryer to 400°F so it’s ready to go when your nuggets are coated.
2️⃣ Prep the chicken – Cut it into small bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
3️⃣ Make the coating – In a bowl, mix together almond flour, grated Parmesan, and all the seasonings. This will give your nuggets that crispy, flavorful crunch!
4️⃣ Prepare the egg wash – In another bowl, beat the egg until smooth.
5️⃣ Coat the chicken – Dip each piece into the egg, then roll it in the almond flour-Parmesan mixture until fully coated. Repeat until all nuggets are breaded.
6️⃣ Air fry to crispy perfection – Lightly grease the air fryer basket with olive oil, then place the nuggets inside in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed and air fry for 8 minutes until golden and crispy.
7️⃣ Enjoy! – Serve hot with your favorite low-carb ketchup or ranch dressing and dig in!
Super easy, crispy, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for a quick meal or a healthy snack! 🍗🔥
Keto Air Fried Chicken Nuggets
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- ⅓ cup Parmesan grated
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ⅛ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Cut chicken breasts into 1.5-inch cubes and set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, combine almond flour, grated Parmesan, and all seasonings. Mix well.
- In another bowl, beat an egg.
- Dip each chicken piece in the beaten egg then coat with the dry ingredients. Repeat this process until you cover all chicken pieces.
- Grease or spray an air fryer basket with olive oil. Air fry chicken nuggets in batches for 8 minutes or until crisp.
- Serve with ranch sauce or any other your favorite low-carb dip.
