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Keto Fried Chicken Nuggets {keto/low carb}

Every mom knows that a good fried chicken nugget recipe is a must when you have kids at home! My Keto Fried Chicken Nuggets are so easy, delicious, and perfect for lunch or dinner! Add this to your low-carb recipe collection to keep everyone happy!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Keto Fried Chicken
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Kasey Trenum

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into bite-size nuggets.
  • In a bowl, combine eggs and heavy whipping cream. Stir until combined.
  • In a shallow pan, add chicken nuggets to the egg/heavy whipping cream mixture and set aside.
  • On a large plate, add coconut flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix with a fork to combine.
  • Individually, dredge each piece of chicken into the flour mixture.
  • In a skillet, heat about an inch of coconut oil until it reaches 335°F. I used a candy thermometer to help.
  • Drop chicken in hot oil and turn over after 3 minutes and fry on the other side. Each batch took approx 4-5 minutes to cook but could vary depending on the size of your chicken. Do not overcrowd your frying pan as it will reduce the temperature of the oil, and the breading won't stick as well. 
  • Once each batch is done, remove from the oil, and place nuggets on top of a paper towel or frying rack to absorb excess oil, then fry the next batch until you are finished frying all your chicken.
  • Optional: Sprinkle a little extra salt on top of each batch as you put it on the paper towel for added flavor.

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Notes

The nutritional information provided is only an estimate as it is hard to determine exactly how much of the oil the nuggets absorb when frying. It is based on dividing the nuggets into 5 equal sized servings. 
How to freeze your nuggets:
Prepare your nuggets as the recipe says and allow nuggets to cool completely. Then, add your chicken nuggets inside a freezer-safe Ziploc bag and remove as much air as possible. Then freeze for up to 3 months.
How to reheat your nuggets
Reheating your keto nuggets is simple. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Then lay your nuggets on a baking sheet and bake for 10-20 minutes or until they are warmed through. If they were frozen, they will take a little longer to heat up.
How to cook keto chicken nuggets in the air fryer
  1. Instead of coconut flour, I would suggest pork panko (crushed pork rinds) for the best results.
  2. Follow the rest of the recipe regarding seasonings and breading instructions. 
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees. 
  4. Spray both sides of each nugget with cooking spray
  5. Being careful not to crowd the nuggets; place a few at a time in a single layer in the air fryer basket. 
  6. Air fry the nuggets for 5-6 minutes or until the outside is crispy.
  7. Turn over, spray the other side with cooking spray, and cook until the nuggets are crisp. 
  8. Make sure to check the internal temperature of the keto air fryer nuggets. They should be 165 degrees F. Keep in mind cooking time varies depending on what air fryer you use, how many pieces of chicken you air fry at a time and the nugget's size. 

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 654IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg