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Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets (Ground Chicken)

These gluten-free chicken nuggets are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick meal or snack!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken Nuggets

  • 1 lb ground chicken (93% lean is best)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot starch)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp cane sugar
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp white pepper (or black pepper)
  • ⅛ tsp onion powder
  • ½ cup cornstarch (or arrowroot starch)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup plain gluten free breadcrumbs
  • ¼ tsp paprika

Instructions
 

  • Blend ground chicken, egg, cornstarch, sugar, and spices in a food processor until combined.
  • Form mixture into 2" nuggets and freeze for 20 minutes.
  • Create dredging station with cornstarch mixture, egg mixture, and breadcrumbs.
  • Bread nuggets and place in air fryer, spraying with oil.
  • Air fry at 400F for 6 minutes, flip, spray, and cook for 4 more minutes.

Notes

For best results, keep nuggets frozen while breading.
Keyword chicken