3 Ingredient Crispy Keto Nuggets
These crispy homemade nuggets are low carb, keto-friendly and high protein. They need just 3 ingredients and are so easy to make. No breading or frying required.
Ingredients
- 10 oz (283g) cooked chicken breast, tenderloin or thigh meat, see note
- 2 cups (190g) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- If baking the nuggets, preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. If cooking these in the air fryer, grease the air fryer basket insert with cooking oil or line with parchment paper.
- Add chicken, parmesan cheese and eggs to a food processor. Mix on high speed until the cheese pieces are very small, the eggs are fully incorporated and the mixture starts to clump together. It should not be like a paste, but more like large coarse crumbs. This should not take too long (less than 30 seconds). See photo for reference.
- Use a 1.5 tablespoon scoop to scoop the mixture. Take one portion and squeeze between your palm a few times to help it hold its shape. Then shape into an oval nugget shape. Place onto your prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Optional step: Spray the surface of the nuggets with cooking oil spray. This helps the nuggets brown more evenly. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. You may need to flip the nuggets and bake an additional 5 minutes on the other side to get both sides to be golden and crispy. If cooking in the air fryer, preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to flip the nuggets and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to get both sides to be golden and crispy.
Notes
- Chicken note: The chicken does need to be cooked before using: either boiling, poaching or steaming it. Chicken tenderloin or thigh meat will make the nuggets more moist and chicken breast will be more dry.
- If you want to make the fish version, drain two (5 oz) cans of albacore tuna. Pat dry with paper towels. Then add to the food processor with the eggs and cheese.
- Make sure to use shredded parmesan cheese and not grated parmesan cheese.
Serving: 1piece, Calories: 55kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.03g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 154mg, Sugar: 0.02g
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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