Keto Chicken Nuggets Air Fryer (Diabetic Friendly)
Keto chicken nuggets air fryer (diabetic friendly) recipe, the perfect solution for those looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional chicken nuggets. You can still enjoy the satisfying taste of chicken nuggets without worrying about the added carbs and sugar.
Servings: 16 Nuggets
Calories: 166kcal
Cost: $15
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Breast cut into 1-2" Cubes
- 1 Cup Pickle Juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 Cups Pork Rind Crumbs
- ½ Cup Parmesan Crisp Crumbs optional
- 1 Cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Large Eggs
- Use my Breadcrumb recipe instead of pork rinds
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F
- Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and marinate in pickle juice for at least 4 hours.1 lb Chicken Breast, 1 Cup Pickle Juice
- After 4 hours (or longer) drain the chicken and pat dry.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a medium pan on medium heat until melted.1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Add pork rind and parmesan crumbs to the frying pan and toast until golden brown2 Cups Pork Rind Crumbs, ½ Cup Parmesan Crisp Crumbs
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- In a medium-sized bowl add the almond flour and the seasonings. In another medium bowl add the 2 eggs and beat them, then in another medium bowl add the pork rind and parm crumb mixture.Dredge the chicken pieces in the seasoned almond flour, then dip it into the two beaten eggs and then crust the chicken with the pork rind and parmesan crumbs.1 Cup almond flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 Large Eggs
- Transfer the nuggets to the air fryer basket that has been sprayed with cooking spray, you may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Spray the tops of the nuggets with cooking spray.
- Air fry them at 400°F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway. You will know when they are done when the internal temperature of chicken nuggets is at least 165° F.
- Remove them from the air fryer basket and allow them to slightly cool before serving. Serve with your favorite dip like a chipotle ranch.
- (See the video instructions below if further clarification is needed)
Video
Notes
Recipe Tips:
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheating your air fryer before cooking the chicken nuggets will help them cook evenly and achieve a crispy texture.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket: To ensure the chicken nuggets cook evenly and get crispy, make sure to space them out in the air fryer basket.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Nugget | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g