Pork Rind Chicken Nuggets
Pork Rind Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
- 14 oz chicken breast, raw
- 2 oz pork rinds, or ~50g
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Add the raw chicken breast, pork rinds, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika into a blender or food processor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Blend the ingredients until everything is fully combined into a smooth, paste-like mixture. Scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor as needed to ensure even blending.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Shape the blended mixture into 10 to 12 uniform nuggets. You can lightly wet your hands to prevent sticking while shaping.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Air fry the nuggets for 10 minutes, or until they are cooked through, golden brown, and crispy. Flip them halfway through cooking for even crispiness.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Pork Rind Chicken Nuggets
- 14 oz chicken breast, raw
- 2 oz pork rinds, or ~50g
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Add the raw chicken breast, pork rinds, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika into a blender or food processor.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Blend the ingredients until everything is fully combined into a smooth, paste-like mixture. Scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor as needed to ensure even blending.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Shape the blended mixture into 10 to 12 uniform nuggets. You can lightly wet your hands to prevent sticking while shaping.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Air fry the nuggets for 10 minutes, or until they are cooked through, golden brown, and crispy. Flip them halfway through cooking for even crispiness.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400