Get the Recipe: Whole30 Chicken Nuggets (Air Fryer or Stovetop)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    22 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    467 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Get the Recipe: Whole30 Chicken Nuggets (Air Fryer or Stovetop)

These Whole30 Chicken Nuggets are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They can be made in either an air fryer or on the stovetop. These air fried nuggets are a quick and easy lunch or dinner!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs chopped into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup tapioca flour or arrowroot starch
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil omit if using air fryer
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Instructions

Air Fryer Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray air fryer basket with avocado oil spray.
  2. Cube chicken into 1 inch pieces. In a shallow bowl, whisk 2 eggs. In another shallow bowl, mix together flours and spices.
  3. Take each piece of chicken and dunk it in the whisked egg mixture. Toss around until fully coated in egg. Remove from mixture and let extra egg run off chicken.
  4. Then, place chicken in dry mixture. Toss around until fully coated. Place on air fryer basket.
  5. Repeat for remaining chicken. Assemble chicken in one even layer on air fryer basket.
  6. Fry for 12 minutes total, flipping chicken after 6 minutes.
  7. Remove from air fryer and serve with desired toppings!

Stovetop Instructions

  1. Cube chicken into 1 inch pieces. In a shallow bowl, whisk 2 eggs. In another shallow bowl, mix together flours and spices.
  2. Take each piece of chicken and dunk it in the whisked egg mixture. Toss around until fully coated in egg. Remove from mixture and let extra egg run off chicken.
  3. Next, place chicken in dry mixture. Toss around until fully coated.
  4. Add coconut oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet.
  5. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes each side, or until chicken is fully cooked through.
  6. Remove from skillet and serve!

Notes

  • Chicken is fully cooked when its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Air fryers have varying degrees of strength.  Your chicken may need slightly less or more time depending on air fryer make and model.
  • Tapioca flour can be substituted with arrowroot starch or cornstarch (not Whole30).
  • Olive oil, grass fed butter, or ghee can be used in place of coconut oil.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat, add a little cooking oil to a skillet over low heat and cook until warm.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 279mg (12%) Potassium 873mg (25%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 137IU (3%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 467kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 279mg 12%
Potassium 873mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 137IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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