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HIGH PROTEIN AIR-FRIED CHICKEN NUGGETS

Lunch/Dinner
Prep
10 Mins
Cook
25 Mins
Serves
1
Macros per serving
Calories
554
Protein
88g
Carbs
29g
Fat
7g

Instructions

9 steps

  1. 1Pre heat your air fryer or oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2In a bowl, mix whole wheat breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. This forms your coating mixture.
  3. 3Cut the chicken tenderloins into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4Dip each piece of chicken into the breadcrumb mixture,
  5. 5ensuring they are evenly coated.
  6. 6Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other. Lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray. This helps to achieve a crispy texture without using excessive oil.
  7. 7Air fry the chicken at 375°F (190°C) (for about 12-15 minutes, or 20-25 minutes in the oven, flipping halfway through.
  8. 8Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
  9. 9Once done, remove the chicken nuggets from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins 1 cup (120g) panko breadcrumbs (you should end up with ½ cup extra) 1 tsp (3g) garlic powder 1 tsp (2.6g) onion powder 1 tsp (2.3g) paprika Salt and pepper to taste Cooking spray