These homemade air fryer chicken nuggets using ground chicken are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with hidden veggies. They're a Whole Lotta Yum!
Kiddos absolutely loved these! ~ Alexis on Pinterest
Air fryer homemade chicken nuggets are so good!
A tasty and healthy alternative to deep-fried chicken nuggets, you'll love our chicken nuggets recipe using ground chicken and hidden veggies like cauliflower rice and carrots. real ingredients that are full of flavor.
Packed with tons of flavor, kids, and all ages of picky eaters will love these too.
We recommend serving the nuggets with homemade air fryer sweet potatoes fries. Don't forget your favorite dipping sauce!
Ingredients list
- Ground Chicken - Ground turkey is a great swap for ground turkey nuggets.
- Carrots - Finely shredded carrots. Shred them easily using a box grater.
- Cauliflower - Cauliflower will need to be riced before preparing your nuggets. For easy prep, buy pre-riced cauliflower frozen.
- Egg - Egg is used as a binder to hold the ingredients together.
- Spices - A yummy combination of salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and dried parsley. If you love garlic, add garlic powder.
- Plain breadcrumbs - Panko breadcrumbs are a great option for a lighter texture.
Veggie tip
We love sneaking in extra vegetables whenever we can. Feel free to leave them out if you just want simple ground chicken nuggets!
** Please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the exact quantities **
How to make homemade air fryer chicken nuggets
Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, carrots, riced cauliflower, egg, salt (¼ teaspoon), paprika, and onion powder. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, salt (½ teaspoon), black pepper, and dry parsley.
Wet your hands to prevent sticking and form nuggets with the chicken mixture (about 1 tablespoon of chicken for each chicken piece) then roll in the breadcrumb mixture. Place on parchment paper and repeat until all nuggets are formed.
Place nuggets directly in the air fryer basket and air fry chicken nuggets for 5 minutes. Using caution, flip the nuggets over and air fry for an additional 5 minutes, or until the juices run clear. Allow air fryer nuggets to cool slightly before serving.
Recipe notes
- These can be baked in the oven at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time.
- Why not double the recipe and freeze them for later?
- Leftovers will keep in the fridge up to 4-5 days. Reheat them in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes on 400 F or until heated through.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer or they might not brown, cook them in batches if needed.
- You can spritz the shaped nuggets with an olive oil spray if preferred, this will make them extra crispy.
More air fryer chicken recipes
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (No Breading)
- Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders (No Breading)
- Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets with Ground Chicken
These air fryer chicken nuggets are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with hidden veggies, making them a healthy and satisfying snack for any time of the day. The blend of savory flavors and textures that everyone will love, it's a Whole Lotta Yum!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Chicken
- ½ cup (2 oz) Carrots, finely shredded
- ½ cup (2oz) Cauliflower, riced
- 1 large Egg
- ¾ teaspoon Salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- ½ cup Plain breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, carrots, riced cauliflower, egg, salt (¼ teaspoon), paprika, and onion powder. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, salt (½ teaspoon), black pepper, and dry parsley.
- Wet your hands to prevent sticking and form nuggets with the chicken mixture (about 1 tablespoon of chicken for each nugget) then roll in the breadcrumb mixture. Place on parchment paper and repeat until all nuggets are formed.
- Place nuggets directly in the air fryer basket and air fry for 5 minutes. Using caution, flip the nuggets over and air fry for an additional 5 minutes, or until the juices run clear. Allow nuggets to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 288Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 168mgSodium 599mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 30g
The nutrional information is just an estimate and was calculated by an automated calculator. If you're on a restricted health program please manually calculate this information using the brands of ingredients you have since brands can vary.
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