Perfect for kids or quick lunches on the go, air fryer chicken nuggets are low-carb, high-protein, and taste better than fast food!
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
I love my air fryer! It makes cooking so fast, mess-free, and convenient. No more grease, messy pans, or having to sit and babysit the stove. Plus, the air fryer heats up in a fraction of the time it takes the oven.
These air fryer chicken nuggets are just as crispy as their fast food counterparts. Since they are made with keto-friendly ingredients, each serving only has 1 gram net carbs!
This is such an easy recipe to make that you’ll never go back to using the oven to bake nuggets ever again.
Keto Chicken Nuggets
Heavy whipping cream is the secret to flavorful homemade chicken nuggets. If you can’t eat dairy, then I suggest replacing the heavy cream with coconut cream. It’s just as high in fats but has none of the lactose.
You should also use chicken thighs, not chicken breasts. Dark meat retains more moisture and doesn’t dry out as it is cooked or air-fried. If you try this recipe with chicken breasts, the nuggets will turn out much too dry.
Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets
Grind some pork rinds into crumbs and use this as the gluten-free coating for your chicken nuggets. Just make sure and use unflavored or plain pork rinds. Many flavored pork rinds also contain extra sugar.
The parmesan cheese also gives the nuggets a delightful crunch! Shred the parmesan cheese at home for the best results and freshest flavors.
If you want to make the chicken nuggets spicier, sprinkle some red pepper flakes into the breading. You could also use more paprika and add some chili powder.
What To Eat With Chicken Nuggets
Mac and cheese and chicken nuggets are an iconic lunch duo. Swap your pasta mac and cheese for healthier low-carb cauliflower mac and cheese. This is the perfect way to meal prep for the week too!
Or make some spicy buffalo cauliflower hummus and serve it with some sliced veggies. Now you are ready for a healthy and high-fiber lunch.
Keto Chicken Nuggets Dipping Sauce
Sugar-free ketchup is the best dip for keto chicken nuggets. Spicy brown mustard is another fantastic choice. It has no added sugar or carbs. Or make a homemade cheese sauce for your nuggets.
Any type of sugar-free sauce will be delicious with these nuggets. They are so flavorful that they don’t even need a sauce.
Keto Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients that you’ll need to make this keto air fryer chicken nuggets recipe. The exact measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a bit further below.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes per batch
Servings: 6
Net Carbs: 1 net carb per serving
Ingredients:
Large eggs
Heavy whipping cream
Almond flour
Pork rind crumbs
Parmesan cheese grated
Boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into pieces
Paprika
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy whipping cream.
Place the almond flour into a shallow dish.
Mix together the pork rind crumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste in a separate shallow dish.
Dip the chicken pieces into the almond flour, then the egg mixture, and finally, coat in the crumb mixture.
Place onto a greased baking tray, and cook for 10 minute, or until golden brown and cooked through completely.
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Keto Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 1 1/2 cups Pork Rind Crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs cut into pieces
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy whipping cream.
- Place the almond flour into a shallow dish.
- Mix together the pork rind crumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste in a separate shallow dish.
- Dip the chicken pieces into the almond flour, then the egg mixture, and finally, coat in the crumb mixture.
- Place onto a greased baking tray, and cook for 10 minute, or until golden brown and cooked through completely.
Notes
Net Carbs: 1 Net Carb Per Serving The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Chicken Lunch Ideas
I love cooking low-carb chicken recipes – you can make so many things with it. If you enjoyed this keto air fryer chicken nuggets recipe, here are some more delicious and low-carb recipes you can make with chicken.
