Healthy Chicken Nuggets- You probably never thought you’d see those words in the same sentence, did you? Well prepared to be amazed, because not only are these Air-Fried Chicken Nuggets delicious, but they are also gluten free, paleo, and whole30! Did I mention they only require 3 ingredients to make? Get prepared to make the easiest recipe of your life.
Note: You will need an air fryer for this recipe.
Ingredients in Air-Fried Chicken Nuggets:
- ~ 1lb of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 egg white
Directions:
- Cut the chicken thighs into square chicken nuggets.
- Put one egg white in a small bowl. Place 1/2 cup almond flour in a medium sized bowl. Line your air fryer with parchment paper.
- Dip each piece of chicken into egg white and roll in the almond flour until fully coated. Place the coated chicken nugget on the parchment paper in the air fryer, repeat until all chicken nuggets are complete.
- Air fry chicken nuggets on 390 deg for 20 mins.
- Enjoy chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce!
I hope you enjoy this recipe, please comment and let me know if you give it a try! Or tag me if you make them on instagram @wellbymel_!
If you like this recipe, you may also want to check out my Easy Gluten-Free Falafel recipe.
Air-Fried Chicken Nuggets
These delicious Air-Fried Chicken Nuggets only require 3 ingredients to make! This recipe is gluten free, paleo, and whole30.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- ~1 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 1 Egg White
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into square chicken nuggets.
- Put one egg white in a small bowl. Place 1/2 cup almond flour in a medium sized bowl. Line your air fryer with parchment paper.
- Dip each piece of chicken into egg white and roll in the almond flour until fully coated. Place the coated chicken nugget on the parchment paper in the air fryer, repeat until all chicken nuggets are complete.
- Air fry chicken nuggets on 390 deg for 20 mins.
- Enjoy chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce!
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