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Low-Carb Keto Paleo Baked Chicken Nuggets In The Air Fryer
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Low-Carb Keto Paleo Baked Chicken Nuggets In The Air Fryer

These Low-Carb Keto Paleo Baked Chicken Nuggets In The Air Fryer have an irresistible Asian twist!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 286 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast free-range, boneless, skinless
  • sea salt pinch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 egg white
  • 6 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
  • cooking spray of choice
For the dip:
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter natural, creamy
  • 4 teaspoons coconut aminos (or gluten-free soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Monk Fruit Sweetener omit for Whole30

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
  2. While the air fryer heats, cut the chicken into nuggets (about 1-inch pieces) dry them off, and place them in a bowl. Toss with salt and sesame oil until coated.
  3. Place the coconut flour and ground ginger in a large Ziploc bag and shake to combine. Add the chicken and shake until coated.
  4. Place the egg whites in a large bowl and add in the chicken nuggets, tossing until they are all well coated in the egg.
  5. Place the sesame seeds in a large Ziploc bag. Shake any excess egg off the chicken and add the nuggets into the bag; shake until well coated.
  6. Generously spray the mesh air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the nuggets into the basket, making sure to not crowd them or they won't get crispy. Spray with a touch of cooking spray. 
  7. Cook for 6 minutes. Flip each nugget and spray with cooking spray. Then, cook an additional 5-6 minutes, until no longer pink inside.
  8. While the nuggets cook, whisk all the sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl until smooth.
  9. Serve the nuggets with the dip and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 10.3g (3%) Protein 29.9g (60%) Fat 11.6g (18%) Saturated Fat 1.2g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g (23%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 254mg (11%) Potassium 400mg (9%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 1.5g (3%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286

% Daily Value*

Calories 286kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 10.3g 3%
Protein 29.9g 60%
Fat 11.6g 18%
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g 23%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 254mg 11%
Potassium 400mg 9%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 1.5g 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 136mg 14%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

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

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