Crispy High-Protein Chicken Nuggets
Crispy High-Protein Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
For the Chicken Mix
- 500 g lean chicken mince
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup grated mozzarella
For the Coating
- 5 rice paper sheets
- as needed cooking spray
For the Garlic Dip
- 100 g 0% Greek yoghurt
- 30 g light mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
- to taste salt
- as needed water, to thin to your preferred consistency
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the lean chicken mince, egg, grated mozzarella, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, baking soda, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Prepare your air fryer by lining the tray with baking paper. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 200
- 4
Take one rice paper sheet and lightly wet it in water until it becomes soft and pliable. This usually takes about 15-30 seconds.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Cut or tear the softened rice paper into smaller pieces, suitable for wrapping individual nuggets.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Take small portions of the chicken mixture and form them into nugget-sized pieces. Wrap each chicken nugget with a piece of the softened rice paper, ensuring it's fully enclosed.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Place the wrapped nuggets onto the prepared air fryer tray, ensuring not to overcrowd them. Lightly spray the nuggets with cooking oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Air fry the nuggets at 200°C (390°F) for 15–20 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time (around 7-10 minutes), shake the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 200
- 9
While the nuggets are cooking, prepare the garlic dip. In a small bowl, combine the 0% Greek yoghurt, light mayonnaise, garlic paste, and salt to taste. Add a splash of water and mix until smooth and thinned to your preferred consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Once the nuggets are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer. Serve them hot with the prepared garlic dip and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy High-Protein Chicken Nuggets
For the Chicken Mix
- 500 g lean chicken mince
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup grated mozzarella
For the Coating
- 5 rice paper sheets
- as needed cooking spray
For the Garlic Dip
- 100 g 0% Greek yoghurt
- 30 g light mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
- to taste salt
- as needed water, to thin to your preferred consistency
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the lean chicken mince, egg, grated mozzarella, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, baking soda, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Prepare your air fryer by lining the tray with baking paper. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 200 - 4
Take one rice paper sheet and lightly wet it in water until it becomes soft and pliable. This usually takes about 15-30 seconds.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Cut or tear the softened rice paper into smaller pieces, suitable for wrapping individual nuggets.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Take small portions of the chicken mixture and form them into nugget-sized pieces. Wrap each chicken nugget with a piece of the softened rice paper, ensuring it's fully enclosed.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Place the wrapped nuggets onto the prepared air fryer tray, ensuring not to overcrowd them. Lightly spray the nuggets with cooking oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Air fry the nuggets at 200°C (390°F) for 15–20 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time (around 7-10 minutes), shake the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 200 - 9
While the nuggets are cooking, prepare the garlic dip. In a small bowl, combine the 0% Greek yoghurt, light mayonnaise, garlic paste, and salt to taste. Add a splash of water and mix until smooth and thinned to your preferred consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Once the nuggets are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer. Serve them hot with the prepared garlic dip and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min