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July 21, 2022 Air Fryer

Keto Chicken Nuggets

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You can make low carb, keto friendly chicken nuggets with just some cheese, ground chicken and egg! Then, just air fry them to a crispy perfection. This is one of the easiest dinners to make and is a fan favorite for everyone in the family. All you do is mix a few ingredients together, scoop some balls into your air fryer and bake them.

These air fryer chicken nuggets are made with ground chicken. This allows the flavors to incorporate in the entire chicken nugget. Which is different than your classic air fried chicken nugget made with chicken breast pieces. But, both are very good.

You can make low carb, keto friendly chicken nuggets with just some cheese, ground chicken and egg!

The best part about making chicken nuggets with ground meat is that the flavors can incorporate into the entire nugget. You can add as much flavor as you want and you will taste it in every little bite.

Plus, you do not have to worry about breading these. The crust can get a little crispy and delicious on its own. This also makes for a low carb, keto friendly chicken nuggets.

Quick Tips from Allie Carte

  • You can add some keto friendly breadcrumbs to this if you want to!
  • If you are not keto, you can add a tablespoon of breadcrumbs into the mixture. However, it is not necessarily needed.
  • Add some buffalo sauce into the mixture, if you like things spicy!

What You Need for Keto Chicken Nuggets

You can make low carb, keto friendly chicken nuggets with just some cheese, ground chicken and egg! Then, just air fry them to a crispy perfection. This is one of the easiest dinners to make and is a fan favorite for everyone in the family. All you do is mix a few ingredients together, scoop some balls into your air fryer and bake them.

These air fryer chicken nuggets are made with ground chicken. This allows the flavors to incorporate in the entire chicken nugget. Which is different than your classic air fried chicken nugget made with chicken breast pieces.

You will obviously need an air fryer. I love my Ninja double basket. The one side is the perfect size to cook one serving of shrimp. You can also use a rack or toaster oven style air fryer; however, I do prefer the basket kind for this one.

Next, some ingredients:

  • Ground chicken breast
  • Seasonings
  • Liquid egg whites
  • Shredded cheese
  • Optional: breadcrumbs

However, we can go over some suggestions and substitutions.

Ground Chicken Breast

These keto chicken nuggets are low carb and high protein. This is why I love using ground chicken breast. I specifically use chicken breast as it is lower in fat. However, you can use just ground chicken.

You can try this with a different ground meat; however, that would not be a chicken nugget, ya know?

Liquid Egg Whites

I prefer liquid egg whites to real eggs as they are easier to work with and not as goopy. However, if you want to use a real egg, each pound of meat calls for one egg.

Shredded Cheese

For the cheese, I use nonfat cheese. I am keeping these keto chicken nuggets very low carb and low fat. However, you can use a different type of cheese.

In addition, I like to mix both cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese; however, you can use just one or another substitute.

Seasonings

For the seasonings, we keep it very simple and delicious.

  • Ranch powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Seasoned salt

However, you can certainly change up these seasonings depending on what you like.

Breadcrumbs

You can add in a tablespoon of breadcrumbs, if you are not on keto. However, there are also keto friendly breadcrumbs that you can buy. But, you can certainly skip the breadcrumbs all together.

Keto chicken nuggets

How to Make Keto Chicken Nuggets

You can make low carb, keto friendly chicken nuggets with just some cheese, ground chicken and egg! Then, just air fry them to a crispy perfection. This is one of the easiest dinners to make and is a fan favorite for everyone in the family. All you do is mix a few ingredients together, scoop some balls into your air fryer and bake them.

These air fryer chicken nuggets are made with ground chicken. This allows the flavors to incorporate in the entire chicken nugget. Which is different than your classic air fried chicken nugget made with chicken breast pieces.

I prefer a basket style air fryer; however, you can use a rack style.

Start by preheating the air fryer to 400 degrees and greasing the air fryer rack with cooking spray.

In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients, except the egg and cheese, making sure to mix thoroughly well.

Add the egg and cheese and mix together again very well.

Form the mixture into 18 equal sized patties, about ⅛ cup each. Use your hand to make them into circles or different shapes.

Air fry for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway through. But, be sure they are fully cooked.

They may be done earlier; however, I like to keep them in their longer to get them extra crispy. They will still remain moist on the inside.

What to Pair With Keto Chicken Nuggets

I do not have many Keto recipes on here, as I am not keto. However, I do have tons of recipes that would taste great with chicken nuggets!

  • mini air fryer bloomin onions
  • boiled radishes (taste like potatoes)
  • loaded broccoli and cauliflower
  • maple bacon brussels sprouts
  • parmesan truffle fries

But, you can always pair with a delicious side salad as well!


Keto Chicken Nuggets

You can make low carb, keto friendly chicken nuggets with just some cheese, ground chicken and egg! Then, just air fry them to a crispy perfection. This is one of the easiest dinners to make and is a fan favorite for everyone in the family. All you do is mix a few ingredients together, scoop some balls into your air fryer and bake them.

You can make low carb, keto friendly chicken nuggets with just some cheese, ground chicken and egg!

Keto Chicken Nuggets

You can make low carb, keto friendly chicken nuggets with just some cheese, ground chicken and egg! Then, just air fry them to a crispy perfection. This is one of the easiest dinners to make and is a fan favorite for everyone in the family.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
 

  • 16 ounces ground chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 2 tablespoons liquid egg whites 1 egg
  • ⅓ cup fat-free shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs optional

Instructions

  • Start by preheating the air fryer to 400 degrees and greasing the air fryer rack with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients, except the egg and cheese, making sure to mix thoroughly well. 
  • Add the egg and cheese and mix together again very well.
  • Form the mixture into 18 equal sized patties, about ⅛ cup each. Use your hand to make them into circles or different shapes. 
  • Air fry for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway through. 
Keyword Ground Chicken/Turkey
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
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  1. Danielle says

    January 24, 2023 at 7:18 pm

    What are the nutrtion facts for this recipe?

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    • alliecarte says

      January 25, 2023 at 7:53 am

      At the bottom of the recipe!

      Reply
  2. MaryBeth says

    March 03, 2023 at 10:57 am

    The nutrition facts are not at bottom of recipe. 🤷🏼‍♀️

    Reply

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