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Healthy Homemade Chicken Nuggets! These gluten free chicken nuggets are baked not fried and deliciously crispy without a lot of oil. They have just the right amount of seasoning and pair perfectly with your favorite dipping sauce!

You may think that the only way to get crispy chicken nuggets is by either buying them from your favorite fast food stop or frying them in a ton of oil. But, what if I told you there was a way to get perfectly crispy chicken nuggets without a ton of oil or any frying?

These healthy homemade chicken nuggets are gluten free, perfectly crispy, and so easy to make. Toasted panko breadcrumbs give them that crispy crunch and they are baked not fried to make them a much healthier option than traditional nuggets.

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All you need to make these are a few simple real food ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store. They are a great fun and tasty dinner that the whole family will love!

Gluten Free Panko Breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs are a Japanese style breadcrumb and using them gives you perfectly crispy chicken nuggets. You will likely find these in the spice or baking aisle of your local grocery store. You might also find them in the international aisle. If you don’t need to keep this recipe gluten free then you can use regular panko.

Spices and Seasonings: Breadcrumbs on their own are not enough. These chicken nuggets get a good dose of flavor from garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

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Step Two: Add the eggs, almond milk, and apple cider vinegar to a mixing bowl and whisk until well combined. Add the chicken pieces to the mixing bowl and stir until well combined.

Step Three: Next, it’s time to make the breadcrumb coating for your chicken nuggets. First add the panko breadcrumbs to a food processor and pulse a few two or three times until fine. Pulsing the breadcrumbs in a food processor for a bit will help them to coat and stick to the chicken better. Next, pour the breadcrumbs into a mound on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add a tablespoon of avocado oil to the breadcrumb mound and stir until the oil is well incorporated. Spread the breadcrumbs into a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the breadcrumbs start to become golden brown before removing them from the oven.

Step Four: Transfer the toasted breadcrumbs to a shallow bowl, add in the seasoning and spices. Stir until well the seasonings and breadcrumbs are well combined.

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Step Five: Now, it is time to make the chicken nuggets. First, grease a wire baking rack and place it over a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Next, remove a few of the chicken pieces from the egg mixture, around six to eight pieces at a time, and transfer to the breadcrumb mixture. Use your fingers to toss the chicken in the breadcrumbs until well coated, pressing the breadcrumbs into the chicken to help them stick.

Step Six: Once the chicken pieces are coated, place them on the wire baking rack. Repeat this process until all of the chicken has been coated.

Step Seven: Bake the chicken nuggets at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees. Serve the chicken nuggets warm and with your favorite dipping sauce like this homemade honey mustard sauce.

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Yes! I tested these chicken nuggets in both the conventional oven and my air fryer and my favorite way to prepare them ended up being in the air fryer. The air fryer method cooked the nuggets in just a few minutes and got really crispy.

To make these chicken nuggets in the air fryer, instead of placing them on the wire baking rack, add them to your air fryer basket. Be sure not overcrowd the air fryer basket. The nuggets can be pretty close together but you don’t want them on top of each other touching each other. Leave a little space in between each piece of chicken. Depending on the size of you air fryer, you may have to cook the nuggets in batches to ensure they have enough room while cooking.

Cook the nuggets at 400 degrees for six to eight minutes until golden brown, crispy, and a thermometer reads 165 degrees. For best results make sure your air fryer is completely preheated to 400 degrees before adding the chicken nuggets.

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You can store these chicken nuggets in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For the best results, reheat them in a 375 – 400 degree oven or in the air fryer until warmed through. 

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Thanks for stopping by All the Healthy Things. My name is Ashlea and I’m the founder and recipe developer behind ATHT. I’m so glad you’re here!Healthy chicken nuggets with Parmesan are baked, not fried, and kids of every age (and grown-ups) love them. Say goodbye to the drive-thru!

I try to keep all of those things in mind when I develop recipes to share with you. It’s not difficult since it’s the way we eat in our own home.

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Most chicken nuggets are deep-fried which isn’t all that healthy. If you buy store-brand frozen nuggets or restaurant nuggets, they are high in sodium and unhealthy fats, along with ingredients that are hard to pronounce. Often the chicken is pressed chicken parts that may include tendons, bones, fat, connective tissues and nerves. Homemade nuggets are low in fat because they’re baked and are made with

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The oven baked nuggets are made using a basic breading technique that you’re probably already familiar with. It’s a three bowl process. The chicken pieces are first dipped in flour, then in beaten eggs, and then a mixture of bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings.

The nuggets don’t take long to bake, less than 20 minutes, because the chicken is cut into bite-sized pieces. They are baked on a wire rack which is placed inside a foil lined baking sheet. You won’t have to wash the baking sheet and the wire rack can go in the dishwasher. Easy clean-up!

I’ll get you started on making your own chicken nuggets here and give you lots of helpful tips. As always, you’ll find the printable recipe card near the end of the post with complete instructions, measurements, and nutrition information. What You’ll Need

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Shall we get started? Turn your oven on to preheat (400°F) and line a shallow baking pan with foil. Set a wire rack inside the pan and spray it lightly with nonstick spray.

Baking the nuggets on a wire rack allows the air to circulate on all sides of the nuggets, ensuring that they are good and crispy. If you don’t have a wire rack, don’t worry, your nuggets will still taste great but they’ll have a less crispy side (the bottoms). Hint: Use the rack from your toaster oven as a substitute!

An oven safe oven rack is an invaluable tool in the kitchen, and not just for chicken nuggets. Use the rack for cooling baked goods, too, like cookies, breads, or muffins.

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Using a very sharp knife, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. They can be any size really but remember that they are supposed to be finger food. The most important thing is to keep them about the same size so that they cook evenly. Chicken that is very well chilled, even with a bit of frost in it, will cut more easily.

Set out three shallow bowls. Pasta or salad bowls work well. In the first bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. In the second bowl, lightly beat the eggs with a fork. In the third bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and seasoning.

Ready? Dredge (dip) the chicken pieces in the flour making sure all sides are coated. Next, dip them in the egg mixture. Finally, coat each nugget with the bread crumbs. coating the chicken as evenly as possible.

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All right! Pop the pan into the oven and set the timer for 16 minutes. Keep in mind that larger nuggets will take longer to cook; smaller ones less time. Bake them until they are golden brown and firm.