Keto Chicken Nuggets

How to Make Keto Chicken Nuggets

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   Step 1: Prep and season the chicken

   Trim any excess fat and cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch nugget-sized pieces. Place the pieces in a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder; toss to coat evenly.

   For this step

   • 1 1/2 lbBoneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
   • 1 tspKosher salt
   • 1/2 tspFreshly ground black pepper
   • 1 tspGarlic powder
   
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   Step 2: Make the coating and egg wash

   In one shallow bowl beat the eggs until combined. In another shallow bowl mix the almond flour, grated Parmesan and smoked paprika until homogenous. This creates a crisp, flavorful crust without the carbs of breadcrumbs.

   For this step

   • 2 largeLarge eggs, beaten
   • 1 cupAlmond flour
   • 3/4 cupGrated Parmesan cheese
   • 1 tspSmoked paprika
   
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   Step 3: Dredge and oil the nuggets

   Working in batches, dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, then press into the almond flour-Parmesan mixture to fully coat. Arrange nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket (do not overlap) and lightly spray or brush with avocado oil to promote browning.

   For this step

   • 1 tbspAvocado oil (or neutral oil) for spraying or brushing
   
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   Step 4: Air fry until golden and cooked through

   Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the exterior is golden and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C). Let rest 2 minutes before serving to let the crust set.
   

1. Trim any excess fat and cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch nugget-sized pieces. Place the pieces in a bowl and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder; toss to coat evenly.
2. In one shallow bowl beat the eggs until combined. In another shallow bowl mix the almond flour, grated Parmesan and smoked paprika until homogenous. This creates a crisp, flavorful crust without the carbs of breadcrumbs.
3. Working in batches, dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, then press into the almond flour-Parmesan mixture to fully coat. Arrange nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket (do not overlap) and lightly spray or brush with avocado oil to promote browning.
4. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the exterior is golden and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C). Let rest 2 minutes before serving to let the crust set.