Low Carb Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Yield

4
servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil (or avocado oil)
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 egg whites
  • 6 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

4 ounce

Carbohydrates

5
g

Protein

30.5
g

Fat

8
g

Calories

222

Looking for the greatest air fryer chicken nuggets? Craft this delicious recipe next time you have a craving for low carb air fryer chicken nuggets. Made with only a few ingredients, this low carb air fryer chicken nuggets is quick to whip up and really delicious while also a ideal choice for a keto menu.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  2. Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces, dry off, and place into a bowl. Toss with salt and oil until coated.
  3. Place the coconut flour and pepper in a large plastic bag and shake to combine. Add the chicken and shake until coated.
  4. Place the egg whites in a large bowl and add in the chicken nuggets.
  5. Add the sesame seeds to the large plastic bag, then place the nuggets back into the bag and shake until well coated.
  6. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the nuggets into the basket, making sure to not crowd them or they won't get crispy.
  7. Cook for about 6 minute at 400 degrees F. Flip each nugget and add more cooking spray. Then, cook an additional 5-6 minutes until no longer pink inside (and/or internal temp reaches 165 degrees F), with a crispy outside. Serve warm and with your choice of dipping sauce!
  8. (OPTIONAL) NUTTY DIPPING SAUCE: Whisk the following ingredients together in a medium bowl until smooth: 2 Tbsp almond butter, 4 tsp soy sauce or tamari, 1 Tbsp water, 2 tsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sriracha to taste, ½ tsp ground ginger, and ½ tsp Virta-friendly sweetener.