Description
Homemade Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chicken Nuggets are a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional chicken nuggets, combining sweet potatoes, ground chicken, and a crispy whole grain cracker coating. These nutritious, easy-to-make nuggets are perfect for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
2 cups whole grain crackers (I used Simple Mills almond flour crackers)
1 sweet potato (1 cup)
1 lb ground chicken (93% or 99% lean)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ cup oat flour
½ tsp salt (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Crackers: Grind the whole grain crackers into a coarse flour using a food processor. Set the crumbs aside.,Process the Sweet Potato: Dice the sweet potato into small pieces in the food processor.,Combine the Ingredients: Add ground chicken, oat flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the food processor. Blend until well-combined. Scrape down the sides as needed.,Shape the Nuggets: Form 2–3 tbsp of the mixture into nuggets and coat with cracker crumbs. Press gently to ensure the crumbs stick. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.,Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat to 360°F (180°C) and lightly spray the tray with avocado oil.,Cook the Nuggets: Place the nuggets in the air fryer, spray the tops with avocado oil, and cook for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.,Freezing Instructions: To freeze uncooked nuggets, freeze on a baking sheet and transfer to a bag. Cook from frozen at 360°F for 18 minutes. For cooked nuggets, store in the freezer and reheat in the air fryer for 8–10 minutes or microwave for 2 minutes.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the mixture.,
For a cheesy variation, mix in shredded cheese such as cheddar or mozzarella.,
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mashed chickpeas or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Main Dish
- Method: undefined
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nugget
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg