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

Crispy, low-carb chicken nuggets made in the air fryer with a sesame-ginger dipping sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound free-range boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch nuggets
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 egg whites
  • 6 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • cooking spray of choice
  • 2 tablespoons natural creamy almond butter
  • 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

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes.
  • Cut chicken into about 1-inch pieces, pat dry, then toss with a pinch of sea salt and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a bowl until evenly coated.
  • Place 1/4 cup coconut flour and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger in a resealable bag and shake to combine, then add the chicken and shake until coated.
  • Place 4 egg whites in a large bowl and add the coated chicken, tossing to fully coat each piece.
  • Put 6 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds in a resealable bag. Shake off excess egg from the chicken pieces, add them to the sesame seeds, and shake until they are well coated.
  • Spray the air-fryer basket lightly with cooking spray and arrange the nuggets in a single layer without crowding; spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
  • Cook the nuggets at 400°F for 6 minutes, flip each nugget, spray lightly again, then cook an additional 5–6 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  • While nuggets cook, whisk together 2 tablespoons almond butter, 4 teaspoons coconut aminos, 1 tablespoon water, 2 teaspoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sriracha, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon monk fruit (if using) until smooth to make the sauce.
  • Serve the hot nuggets with the prepared dipping sauce.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • resealable plastic bags
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cutting Board & Knife
  • Cooking Spray

Notes

  • Pat chicken dry for better coating adhesion.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer to ensure crispness.
  • Adjust sriracha to control heat level.
  • Omit monk fruit for Whole30 compliance.