Low Carb Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
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Low Carb Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are the perfect way to make keto chicken nuggets in an air fryer. Just use pork rinds to bread chicken breast and cook them in your air fryer.
Use ground pork rinds to make these amazing air fryer chicken nuggets
Chicken nuggets are my #1 comfort food. There is no denying that.
When I was younger I was that kid who would only eat chicken fingers or chicken nuggets at a restaurant. I am proud to say that these low carb air fryer chicken nuggets bring me right back to that time.
This keto chicken nugget recipe has prompted me to add chicken nuggets to the list of foods I like better at home.
That list also includes homemade dressings, all types of eggs and avocado toast. I will however make an exception to this rule if I am in Nashville, on a road trip or severely hungover.
These chicken nuggets in an air fryer are made with just a few simple ingredients and it takes around 20 minutes to throw together a delicious Whole30 and paleo friendly meal that will satisfy both the adults and kids in your life.
What air fryer should I use to make these chicken nuggets?
There are many air fryers on the market that you can use to make these keto chicken nuggets.
Most air fryers are an egg-shaped appliance that sits on the countertop and can be easily moved around. There are controls on the top and a basket to cook the food in on the bottom. The Ninja air fryer is a very popular option.
The air fryer that I have is a combination toaster oven and air fryer. I like this one because it has a slightly larger basket to cook bigger portions. It takes up more room on the counter, but it is more attractive and can be used for more than just air frying.
What other recipes can I make in an air fryer?
If you are on the fence about an air fryer, maybe I can convince you to buy one by saying my enjoyment of many of my favorite foods has been elevated by making them in an air fryer.
Use these recipes to make other foods in an air fryer:
What kitchen tools should I use to make these Low Carb Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets?
- Air fryer – I am sure this is obvious, but this is the most crucial kitchen tool for this air fryer chicken nugget recipe
- Food processor for processing the pork rinds for the breading
- Measuring spoons or measuring cups for measuring ingredients
What ingredients do you need to make air fryer chicken nuggets?
The next question you might be asking yourself about these low carb air fryer chicken nuggets might be, “you’re breading them with what!?!”
Before you get all weirded out that I have decided to bread my nuggets with pork rinds all I can say is don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.
These low carb air fryer chicken nuggets have that crunchy outside and juicy inside that you expect from a deep fried nugget. It is easier to bread with pork rinds than you might think.
Just buy a bag of plain pork rinds and process in a food processor until its a breading. You will also need boneless skinless chicken breasts, eggs, coconut flour, and pepper.
Let’s make some Low Carb Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets!
To begin, cut chicken breasts into small nugget like pieces. Then, process pork rinds in a food processor until they are the texture of bread crumbs.
Next, set up a breading station with coconut flour, pork rind bread crumbs, and two whisked eggs each in separate shallow bowls. Bread each chicken piece by dipping it in coconut flour, then egg wash and finally press into the pork rind bread crumbs.
Then, preheat the air fryer to 400F and cook nuggets for 8 minutes or until the internal temperature of the nuggets reaches 165F. Remove the chicken nuggets from the air fryer and allow them to cool slightly.
Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
How long are these keto chicken nuggets good for?
Once prepared, allow these air fryer chicken nuggets to cool completely and then transfer to an air tight container. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat in the oven or in the air fryer.
What sauces should I eat with these air fryer nuggets?
Keep reading to find the whole recipe. As always, if you make this air fryer nugget recipe, please let me know in the comments or on Instagram!
Low Carb Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Keto air fryer chicken nuggets made with pork rinds
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups ground pork rinds
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into small nugget like pieces
- Process pork rinds in a food processor until they are the texture of bread crumbs – if you don’t have a food processor you can place them in a large plastic bag and smash them
- Set up a breading station with coconut flour, pork rind bread crumbs, and two whisked eggs each in separate shallow bowls
- Bread each chicken piece by dipping it in coconut flour, then egg wash and finally press into the pork rind bread crumbs
- Spray your air fryer basket with spray oil and place breaded nuggets in the basket – depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to cook the chicken nuggets in more than one batch
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F and cook nuggets for 8 minutes or until the internal temperature of the nuggets reaches 165F
- Remove the chicken nuggets from the air fryer and allow them to cool slightly
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
Kathy Kelley says
It doesn’t give us serving size. How many chicken nuggets for how many carbohydrates
Madeline says
It’s going to depend on how big you cut your nuggets. I recommend doing total calories of the recipe divided by # of nuggets made
Avery says
How many carbs are in these? I only see calories listed?
Madeline says
full nutrition facts are listed at the bottom under the recipe card
Jess Mitchell says
Soooooo amazing! Run and make. Easy taste so good. Air fryer such a great product. You must make. Great with her creamy honey mustard sauce or her copycat chick filet sauce.
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Madeline says
amazing!! thank you! GREAT recommendation on those sauce
Jo says
I can’t wait to make this recipe again! I flipped the nuggets halfway through. The turned out perfect.
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Madeline says
wonderful! thank you!
Quinn says
Go to for an easy meal! Made again last night and they never disappoint! Love dipping them in different sauces. Love how simple the recipe is and how quick..probably 3 minutes of prep and 10 mins to cook…can’t beat it!
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Marie Seibel says
I always prefer using pork rind crumbs to breadcrumbs (low carb or not). They have so much more flavor. I love the salt & vinegar ones and the dill pickle ones, especially on fish. My daughter uses them too, her kids love them on chicken nuggets.
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Madeline says
love it! thanks Marie!
Lucy says
Good recipe. Recommend 9 minutes in the air fryer @ 400. Added cayenne pepper to breading mixture for some “bite.”
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Madeline says
Thanks – cooking time may vary slightly depending on air fryer.