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Healthier Air Fryer Nuggets

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ½ cup ground flax seed
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dry oregano
  • 1-1/2 lbs chicken or turkey cutlets
  • sea salt and ground pepper to taste
  • avocado oil cooking spray

Garnish Ideas

  • Sea salt chives

Instructions

  • Slice your chicken or turkey cutlets into nugget-sized pieces, then pat them completely dry with paper towels, and season them with sea salt and pepper.
  • Prepare 2 shallow dishes. One with your beaten eggs; In the second one whisk the almond flour, ground flaxseed, parmesan, together with all of your seasonings.
  • Meanwhile, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees f.
  • Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, then lay and gently press into the almond mixture to evenly coat on all sides.
  • Place your nuggets into your preheated air fryer with some space in between each one. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in separate batches.
  • Lightly spray them with avocado oil spray.
  • Air fry the nuggets for 10 minutes on one side, then using a pair of tongs flip and cook for 4-5 minutes more, or just until cooked through, crispy, and golden brown.
  • Garnish with sea salt and chives, if desired
  • Serve with your favorite dip.
  • Enjoy!