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!
Equipment
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
Serving: 1gCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 599mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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