Air-Fried Chicken Nuggets Recipe | Nutritional Therapy

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Recipes

Air-fried Chicken Nuggets

A quick and delicious SCD-compliant nugget with a crispy pork panko breading that will delight kids and adults alike.

Prep:

15 min

Cook:

10 min

2-4 servings

Easy

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Ingredients

1-1½ lbs chicken breast

¼ cup almond flour

1 egg

½ tsp onion powder

¼ tsp salt

Pork panko (finely crushed pork rinds) to coat

Oil or cooking spray

454–680 grams chicken breast

25 grams almond flour

1 egg

½ tsp (2.5 ml) grams onion powder

¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt

Pork panko - (finely crushed pork rinds) to coat

Oil or cooking spray

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Dietary Therapies

SCD

mSCD

Dietary Requirements

Grain-Free

Gluten-Free

Dairy-Free

Lactose-Free & Minimal Lactose

Soy Free

Meal Type

Lunch

Occasion

Applicances

Air fryer

Cuisine

Disease state

Recipe PDF

Instructions

Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and process briefly in food processor (or use additive-free Ground Chicken)
In a mixing bowl, combine processed chicken, almond flour, egg, onion powder, and salt and mix until evenly combined.
Roll into small balls and flatten, then dip in pork panko to coat.
Coat rack of air fryer with cooking spray or oil. Spray or brush oil onto both sides of nuggets.
Place nuggets on rack in air fryer basket.
Place basket in air fryer and cook on Air Fry (about 390°F or 200°C) for about 10 minutes.
Ensure internal temperature is at least 165°F (74°C). If not, continue cooking in the air fryer.

Nutritional Info

Storage

Freezes well. Reheat in air fryer on air fry (about 390°F or 200°C) until warm throughout.

Notes

Serve with your favorite compliant ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard, honey, or other dipping sauce. These can also be baked on a baking sheet in the oven. For best results, use a rack to allow air circulation. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-14 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C).

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