Air-Fryer Chicken & Spinach Nuggets
These Air Fryer Chicken and Spinach Nuggets are an easy, kid-friendly dinner made with simple ingredients and a crispy breadcrumb coating. Perfect for dipping, meal prep, or busy weeknights.
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Servings: 12 nuggets
Calories: 121kcal
Equipment
- 1 Food processor
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thigh ground
- 1 cup spinach fresh
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tsps Italian seasoning
- dash salt and pepper
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoon olive oil for the air fryer
Instructions
- Add the fresh spinach to a small food processor and pulse until very finely chopped. This helps it mix evenly into the chicken.
- Transfer the blended spinach to a large bowl. Add the ground chicken, spices, and a dash of salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl.
- Scoop about 1-inch portions of the chicken mixture and roll into balls. Place each ball into the breadcrumbs, gently press into a nugget shape, and coat all sides evenly.
- Arrange the nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each one. Add the olive oil. Cook at 400°F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Nuggets should be golden brown and crispy on the outside and the internal temperature of the nuggets should reach 165°F.
Notes
If you don't have an air-fryer you can bake these at 400 °F for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown and internal temperature has reached 165 °F.
Dip:
We love serving these nuggets with a homemade honey-mustard sauce. Simply add 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey (no honey for kids under 1), and ½ teaspoon garlic powder . Mix together and you've got a delicious easy dip!
Nutrition facts are an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg