Air Fryer Keto Chicken Nuggets
These delicious chicken nuggets are made with almond flour and spices, making them not only keto-friendly but also gluten-free. Using an air fryer cuts down on the amount of oil needed for cooking, resulting in a healthier version of this classic dish.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Cooking Spray
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs whisked
- 2 cups pork rinds ground
Instructions
- Start by dicing the chicken into 1 to 2 inch pieces, try to cut them into similar size pieces, so they all cook up at the same time. Dry the chicken with a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning, and toss well. Add your chicken, and toss to coat.
- Set up your dredging stations: In one bowl, add the almond flour, and grated Parmesan cheese, in another bowl, add the eggs, whisking them with a fork. In the third large bowl, add crushed pork rinds, or Keto-friendly and low-carb breadcrumbs.
- Dip your chicken into the almond flour, then the eggs, and finally the pork rinds. As you coat the chicken, place it into a greased air fryer basket. Spray your nuggets with cooking spray, making sure that you apply a thin coat over the batter so that the coating crisps up. Set the temperature to 400 degrees and cook for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, and fresh herbs!