Crispy Smoky Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets with Corn Cobettes and Salad
Healthy and Delicious Smoky Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets” Enjoy the crispy golden color and crunch of nuggets without the unhealthy aspects of deep frying by using an air fryer. Cooking corn cobettes in the air fryer is also a breeze – just heat them up at 200°C for 12-14 minutes until tender and lightly charred. For this recipe, we used a 4.3-liter air fryer, but if yours is larger, feel free to increase the portions to feed more people. can be made in 20 minutes, serving 2 people
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 2 people
- Equipment: Air Fryer
- Accessoires Air Fryer
- 100 Air Fryer Disposal paper liner
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons tomato purée
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic granules
- 1 medium egg yolk
- 2 large skinless and boneless chicken breasts, each cut into small pieces
- 60g of wholemeal roll, crumbled
- Low-calorie cooking spray
- Cooked corn cobettes for serving
- Mixed salad with fat-free natural yogurt for dressing
Instructions:
- Mix the tomato purée, Cajun seasoning, garlic granules, egg yolk, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add the chicken pieces and stir until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.
- Roll each chicken piece in the breadcrumbs and place in a single layer in the air fryer.
- Spray with low-calorie cooking spray and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Serve with the corn cobettes and mixed salad.
Note:
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can also oven cook the chicken nuggets on a non-stick baking tray at 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6 for 10-15 minutes.
This 20-minute recipe offers a fantastic high-protein, low-fat meal option, perfect for a quick dinner or healthy lunch. Enjoy your homemade, smoky chicken nuggets – a delicious and healthier alternative!