Copy Cat Chick Fil A Nuggets | Ninja Foodi Air Frying

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

peanut oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Canola oil is lighter and more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index.

Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.

Combine 3/4 cup pickle juice, 1-2 teaspoons Frank's Red Hot Sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar in a bowl.

Add chicken cubes to the brine mixture, ensuring they are covered, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours).

After brining, drain off excess pickle juice from the chicken.

In a separate bowl, mix together 3/4 cup spelt flour, 1/4 cup corn starch, 1 tablespoon sea salt, 1/2 tablespoon white pepper, 1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic, 1/2 tablespoon granulated onion, and 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika.

Add the chicken to the breading mixture and coat well.

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.

Spray the breaded chicken nuggets with cooking spray and place them in the air fryer basket.

Air fry the nuggets for 5 minutes, then flip them over and air fry for another 5 minutes.

Check the nuggets; if any white flour is showing, spritz with cooking spray to help them brown better.

Continue to air fry for an additional 3 minutes until golden brown.

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