Description
Quick and crispy keto-friendly chicken nuggets made in an air fryer, perfect for a low-carb diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Buffalo sauce, for dipping
- Ranch dressing, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the beaten egg, then coat with the almond flour mixture.
- Place the coated chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve with buffalo sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before coating for better adherence. Do not crowd the basket to ensure crispiness. Use a wire rack for even better results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg