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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato-Crusted Chicken Nuggets

I was looking for ways to spice up traditional chicken nuggets and came up with this recipe. The coating adds a crunchy texture and flavor, while the meat is tender on the inside. —Kristina Segarra, Yonkers, New York
Air-Fryer Sweet Potato-Crusted Chicken Nuggets
Air-Fryer Sweet Potato-Crusted Chicken Nuggets Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 15 min. Cook: 10 min./batch
  • Makes
    4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweet potato chips
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
  • Cooking spray

Directions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. Place chips, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and baking powder in a food processor; pulse until ground. Transfer to a shallow dish.
  • Mix cornstarch and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss with chicken. Toss chicken with potato chip mixture, pressing to coat.
  • In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink, 3-4 minutes longer.

Test Kitchen tip
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, you can make this recipe in a deep-fryer, electric skillet or on the stovetop.
    • Nutrition Facts
    3 ounces cooked chicken: 190 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.

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