Spicy Chicken Nuggets & Fries Meal

35m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Wash and dry the Yukon Gold potatoes.
  2. 2Cut the potatoes into fries using a crinkle cutter.
  3. 3Place the raw fries into the air fryer.
  4. 4Air fry the fries at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.
  5. 5Shake the fries every 5-7 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  6. 6Once the fries are golden, transfer them to a bowl.
  7. 7Spray the fries with avocado or olive oil.
  8. 8Season the fries with sea salt and garlic powder.
  9. 9Toss the fries to coat them evenly with seasoning.
  10. 10In a bowl, mix the lean ground chicken, yellow mustard, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne.
  11. 11Lightly wet your hands to prevent sticking.
  12. 12Form the chicken mixture into 18 even-sized chicken nuggets.
  13. 13In a small blender, add 3 slices of low-calorie bread, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp chili powder, and 1/4 tsp cayenne.
  14. 14Blend until a fine breadcrumb consistency is achieved.
  15. 15Coat each chicken nugget with the homemade breadcrumbs.
  16. 16Toss the coated chicken nugget side to side in your hands to remove any excess breadcrumbs.
  17. 17Place the coated chicken nuggets into the air fryer basket.
  18. 18Spray the chicken nuggets with non-stick cooking spray.
  19. 19Air fry the chicken nuggets at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 9-10 minutes.
  20. 20Build your meal with the fries and chicken nuggets.

Ingredients

  • 600 g Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 4 g Avocado Oil Spray
  • 16 oz Lean Ground Chicken Breast
  • 30 g Yellow Mustard
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1.5 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1.5 tsp Paprika
  • 0.75 tsp Cayenne
  • 3 slices Low Cal Bread

Equipment

crinkle cutterair fryerbowlblender

Tips

  • Use a crinkle cutter for fries, it's a game-changer.
  • Wet your hands slightly when forming the chicken nuggets to prevent sticking.
  • When coating chicken nuggets, toss off excess breadcrumbs to prevent burning.
  • Add oil to fries after cooking as potatoes are absorbent and it helps seasoning stick.