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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets with Dip
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
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Preheat the air fryer to 370ºF (190ºC).
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Cut the chicken into roughly 2-inch (5 cm) pieces.
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Prepare a breading station: Add the flour, salt, and pepper to a bowl. Add the whisked egg to a second bowl and the bread crumbs to a third. Coat each chicken piece in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it in the egg and coat it in the bread crumbs.
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Place the chicken nuggets in the air fryer in an even layer and spray them with oil. Work in batches if needed to prevent overcrowding. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until crispy and cooked through, flipping halfway and spraying with more oil on the second side.
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Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, garlic powder, dill, and onion powder to make the dip.
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Divide the nuggets and carrot sticks evenly between plates. Serve with dip and enjoy!
One serving = 1 cup of chicken with 2 carrot sticks and 1/4 cup of dip.
Protein 41g, Carbs 51g, Fiber 5g
Notes
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You can alter the recipe to be gluten-free by switching the all-purpose flour to almond or a gluten-free blend, and the bread crumbs to gluten-free or ground-up pork rinds.
Add different spices to change the flavor. Add red pepper flakes or a bit of cayenne to give the nuggets some spice, or try changing the dip to sweet and sour for an oriental taste.
Serve with carrot and celery sticks or a side salad.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 7 days and reheat in an air fryer.