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air fried buffalo chicken nuggets

Air Fried Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

Natalie Mitchell
These healthier gluten free and dairy free buffalo chicken bites are full of flavor and have the most perfect crisp
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breasts cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 eggs
  • splash of water
  • 1/2 cup rice crumbs sub panko crumbs
  • 3/4 cup almond flour sub all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup buffalo sauce

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken breasts into 1" cubes and pat dry with a paper towel
  • Whisk together eggs and splash of water into a shallow dish or bowl
  • In a separate dish or bowl, mix together rice crumbs, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper
  • Take a piece of chicken, dip into the first bowl with eggs, then the dry ingredient bowl, making sure to completely coat the chicken
  • Repeat this process for each piece of chicken
  • Spray air fryer with oil spray and place an even layer of chicken bites in. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you will need to do in batches
  • Air fry at 400 for 13-14 minutes, shaking halfway to ensure they bites are not sticking
  • Once coated, place bites into a bowl and pour in buffalo sauce. Using a spatula, serving spoon or your hand, mix the bites and buffalo sauce until each piece is well coated
  • Serve! I used my homemade greek yogurt ranch dip and paired with celery

Notes

  1. I used The New Primal Mild Buffalo Sauce for this recipe
  2. Nutrition facts include full measurements, however not all of the egg, rice crumbs or almond flour may be used. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.3g | Protein: 29.3g | Fat: 9.7g
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