Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets (TikTok Inspired)

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 egg; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon salt

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5 Ingredient Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are a quick and easy way to cook a low carb, gluten-free, keto meal at home. Serve this delicious dinner with your favorite sauce for dipping; they're so much healthier than their deep fried or fast food counterparts.

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Our Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets recipe has just 5-ingredients using only ground chicken, mozzarella cheese, egg, and seasoning (see why it is going viral on TikTok!)

Perfect for keto, gluten-free, and paleo followers, these healthy air fryer chicken nuggets are grain-free and contain no breading or batter.

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Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Are Healthy
Why We Love This Keto Chicken Nugget Recipe
Ingredients
Substitutions and Additions
Recommended Tools
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Tip From Our Recipe Developer
Storage
Frequently Asked Questions
Other Easy Kid Friendly Recipes
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Are Healthy

These 5 Ingredient Tik Tok Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets have gone viral for a reason: the recipe is not only super simple, but it makes the BEST air fryer chicken nuggets in 13 minutes from start to finish, which is a lot faster than any delivery service.

Made with real ground chicken, these keto chicken nuggets are completely void of any starchy fillers, chemicals, mystery meat, or panko bread crumb coating, so they’re much healthier than their deep-fried fast food counterparts or the packaged ones from the store.

Air frying chicken nuggets means they’re not covered in oil; each batch cooks crispy, golden on the outside, and tender, juicy inside, with a satisfying crunch in every bite.

Dip your air fryer keto chicken nuggets in a sweet or savory sauce and serve them with a simple salad, a steamed vegetable, or any other side.

Why We Love This Keto Chicken Nugget Recipe

Quick and easy to make in minutes.
Only uses 3 ingredients plus seasoning.
Fresher than any frozen chicken nuggets you will buy from the freezer section at the grocery store.
Uses cheese and egg as a binder in place of other fillers.
Chicken nuggets aren’t just for children, although they are kid-friendly and approved!
Paleo, Keto, Low Carb, Grain Free, Whole30, and Gluten Free (use dairy-free cheese to make this dairy free too!)
A quick healthy, delicious dinner when you need to feed your family in a hurry.

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Ingredients

Ground chicken
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Egg
Garlic powder
Salt

Substitutions and Additions

Serve With Sauce: Some of my favorite condiments to use for dipping are ranch dressing, chick-fil-a sauce, ketchup, hot sauce, honey, and bbq sauce.
Swap The Seasoning: You can use red pepper flakes, paprika, onion powder, or cajun seasoning (for a spicy kick) instead of or in addition to the garlic powder.
Choose Your Cheese: Feel free to use Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, or any cheese you prefer in this recipe.
Create A Crunchy Coat: You can coat your chicken in crushed pork rinds or pork panko to give your keto nuggets a crunchy coat.

Recommended Tools

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Cooking spray

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How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Make The Mixture: Mix together all the ingredients with your hands.
Shape: Shape the mixture into small oval chicken piece nuggets.
Cook: Spray the basket of your air fryer with cooking spray or spray olive oil and cook the nuggets for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serve: Serve hot with your favorite sauces. Enjoy!

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Arrange the nuggets in the basket so they are not touching. You may have cook them multiple in batches.
You can also make Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets with canned chicken. Make sure you drain it well before mixing it with the other ingredients.

Storage

To Store: Store your keto nuggets in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To Freeze: Store your keto nuggets in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
To Reheat: Reheat your nuggets in the air fryer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I Make Sure homemade chicken Nuggets Are Crispy?

For the crispiest nuggets, place them in a single layer in your air fryer basket, making sure to leave space around them so that the hot air can circulate. The nuggets should not be touching. It is important not to overcrowd your basket.

Can I Bake Chicken Nuggets In The Oven?

Yes, you can bake your chicken nuggets in the oven if you do not have an air fryer. Bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.

Why Does This Recipe use Ground Chicken Instead Of Chicken Breast Or Tenders?

The main reason this recipe uses ground chicken is that I love the soft texture. Using breasts or tenders would result in harder nuggets with a fried chicken-like texture. Also, you can season ground chicken with your favorite spices and seasonings so they are perfectly prepared just the way you like them.

What Should I Serve With My Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets?

These nuggets will pair well with my other air fryer recipes, like Sweet Potato Fries, French Fries, and Buffalo Cauliflower. They will also taste delicious alongside some tater tots, fresh steamed broccoli, green beans, or any other veggie.

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