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Keto Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Delicious and healthy chicken nuggets that fit perfectly into a low-carb lifestyle—crispy, flavorful, and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large egg, beaten
Dipping Sauces
  • Buffalo sauce for dipping
  • Ranch dressing for dipping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each chicken piece into the beaten egg, then coat it with the almond flour mixture.
  4. Place the coated chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cooking
  1. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with buffalo sauce and ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

Make sure to space the nuggets well in the air fryer to avoid overcrowding. You can experiment with different spices and dipping sauces.