These three-ingredient chicken nuggets are the ultimate low carb lunch! They’re made with just chicken, egg and cheese and then air fried until crispy and golden. Nobody will ever guess they’re low in carbs.
Why You Should Make These
- Budget Friendly and Easy: Only 3 simple and inexpensive ingredients and can be made in just 15 minutes.
- Low Carb and Keto Friendly: 8 nuggets have zero carbs which make them a perfect keto-friendly lunch!
- Kid Friendly: your kids will scarf these nuggets up in no time!
Ingredients
- 12.5 oz chunk chicken breast in water, drained
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:
- Drain the can of chicken and then add it into a food processor along with the egg and cheese.
2. Blend until just combined.
3. Form into 15 nuggets.
4. Place in a greased air fry basket or on a greased baking sheet.
5. Air fry at 390 for 10 minutes or bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes.
These are delicious dipped in my Homemade Ranch Dressing!
Watch Me Make This Recipe ↓
Ingredients
- 12.5 oz can chunk chicken in water *drained
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Drain the chicken and then add all of the ingredients into a food processor.
- Blend until just combined.
- Form into 15 nuggets.
- Place in a greased air fry basket or on a greased baking sheet.
- Air fry at 390 for 10 minutes or bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes.
Notes
*Nutrition facts are gathered by scanning food labels and using online calculators. They are accurate to the best of my knowledge. Nutrition facts may vary according to different name brands. I encourage you to calculate them on your own as well. All temps are in fahrenheit.
Nutrition
Serving: 8nuggets | Calories: 301kcal | Protein: 38g | Fat: 17g
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